US EditionWebb Telescope Finds 300 Ancient Galaxies that Defy Cosmic Rules
University of Missouri researchers found over 67% of 300 bright objects are closer dusty galaxies, while about 7% may be ancient galaxies, challenging early galaxy formation theories.
- A University of Missouri team used JWST infrared imaging to identify 300 unusually bright objects that may be early galaxies in deep space.
- Researchers applied the dropout technique and spectroscopy to detect these candidates, but additional confirmations are needed to confirm their nature.
- One object has been confirmed as an early galaxy through spectroscopy, and many bright objects challenge existing galaxy formation theories from the early universe.
- Haojing Yan stated that even confirming a few early galaxies would force modifications to current models, noting the discovery could shift the cosmic timeline.
- These findings imply galaxies might have formed earlier than thought, potentially altering understanding of the universe's first stars and large-scale structure.
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NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers 300 mysterious bright objects that could rewrite cosmic history
A team of astronomers from the University of Missouri, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), has spotted 300 unusually bright objects in the distant universe, possible early galaxies that may upend current theories of how galaxies formed after the Big Bang.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Discovers 300 Mysterious Objects That Shouldn’t Exist
Drawing on observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified 300 unusual candidates for early galaxies. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Missouri examined distant regions of the universe and made a surprising discov
James Webb Space Telescope uncovers 300 mysteriously luminous objects. Are they galaxies or something else?
Deep-field images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope revealed 300 unusually energetic early galaxy candidates, offering new insights into how the universe formed and evolved over 13 billion years ago.
It includes over 2,500 galaxies, some of which are among the oldest ever seen (ANSA)
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