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UCC astronomer contributes to major scientific discovery
25 Oct 2023
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- International team of researchers discover evidence of heavy elements created in violent cosmic explosion.
- Major astronomical explosion observed with James Webb Space Telescope provides first evidence supporting long-held theory.
- UCC astronomer’s discovery led to James Webb Space Telescope observations, announced globally Wednesday.