This Precocious Galaxy is Surprisingly Mature for its Age

This Precocious Galaxy is Surprisingly Mature for its Age
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Looking back in time can seem like a sci-fi fantasy. But the nature of the Universe allows us to do it if we have the right telescope. The JWST is the right telescope, and as part of its observations, it frequently examines ancient galaxies whose light is only reaching us now. One of those ancient galaxies is both bright and enriched with metals, both signs of maturity.

March 11, 2025 at 07:52PM
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