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The Power To Do Awe-Inspiring Astronomical Discoveries

The Power To Do Awe-Inspiring Astronomical Discoveries

February 17, 2026 | News, Research, UToday, Alumni, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
By Nicki Gorny


Dr. Eli Visbal, an associate professor and theoretical astronomer, led new research proposing the first direct detection of some of the oldest stars in the universe - a discovery made possible thanks to the unprecedented capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn more at utoledo.edu/spotlight.
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