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Galaxy 'hunting' made easy

Astronomers using ESO's Very Large Telescope have discovered in a single pass about a dozen otherwise invisible galaxies halfway across the universe. The discovery, based on a technique that exploits a first-class instrument, represents a major breakthrough in the field of galaxy "hunting."

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