SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 11, 2024BBC Science

'Christmas lights' galaxy reveals how Universe formed

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Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of a galaxy forming 13 billion years ago, called "Firefly Sparkle." The image reveals ten colorful star clusters resembling Christmas ornaments, providing a unique view of early galaxy formation. This discovery offers rare data on the Universe's early stages, showing the birth of a Milky Way-like galaxy. Gravitational lensing magnified the distant galaxy's light, making the image possible. This breakthrough provides new insights into galaxy formation and early Universe conditions.

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