JWST Discovers First "Einstein Zig-Zag" in a Rare Gravitational Lensing Event

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a groundbreaking phenomenon: the first "Einstein zig-zag", featuring six repeated images of a quasar caused by gravitational lensing from two perfectly aligned galaxies. Predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity, this rare event is more than a stunning visual—it’s a powerful tool for studying the nature of dark energy and addressing the Hubble constant discrepancy.

The unique alignment of these two galaxies enhances the precision of measurements related to these cosmic mysteries, potentially offering insights into the Hubble tension. While JWST enabled this remarkable discovery, future sky surveys will be key to identifying more such configurations and advancing our understanding of the universe.

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What is the Einstein zig-zag, and how does it work?
How this discovery relates to dark energy and the Hubble constant discrepancy
The role of JWST and future surveys in finding more gravitational lensing events
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