In the vast cosmos, astronomers have uncovered a colossal reservoir of water, an ocean 140 trillion times the volume of Earth’s own [1][2].

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This immense body, bathed in the energetic glow of a quasar more than 12 billion light‐years away, clusters around a feeding black hole [3][4].

Distant quasar found with 140 trillion times Earth’s ocean water

Imagine water that has pervaded the universe since its early days, a magnificent testament to cosmic abundance [5][6].

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The Largest Ocean in the Universe

In the vast cosmos, astronomers have uncovered a colossal reservoir of water, an ocean 140 trillion times the volume of Earth’s own [1][2].
This immense body, bathed in the energetic glow of a quasar more than 12 billion light‐years away, clusters around a feeding black hole [3][4].
Imagine water that has pervaded the universe since its early days, a magnificent testament to cosmic abundance [5][6].
This discovery invites us to marvel at the splendor and mystery of our universe.

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