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A rain of charged particles constantly bombards the earth’s atmosphere from outer space.  These ‘mysterious particles’ were first detected many years ago but until a decade ago when a new type of telescope began to be used, physicists weren’t sure where the ‘cosmic particles’ came from or how they were created.  Suspicions were that the particles were accelerated by supernova shockwaves, but scientists have no proof.

Recently discovered galaxy called the Cigar Galaxy was first noticed using this new telescope called the Cherenkov.  Using the Cherenkov scientists discovered the M82 or Cigar Galaxy which is a ‘starburst galaxy’ that is 12 million light-years away from earth.  That is pretty tough for non-scientists like me to fathom.  Viewing God’s astounding creation from such a great distance away is not only a great improvement in optical science but is a gracious gift from God.  The possibilities are endless.  As scientists improve and create more and more telescopes, the knowledge of space will only grow larger and larger.

Read more about this exciting improvement in science here.