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Something Revealed Itself by Bending the Light of a Distant Star in 2019—Now Astronomers Are Racing to Find Out What It Was
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Thedebrief
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May 29, 2026, 12:53 p.m.
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In 2019, astronomers observed a unique cosmic event where the light from a distant star was bent, creating a mystery that scientists are eager to solve.
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