A group of ancient galaxies examined by the James Webb Space Telescope contain an order of magnitude fewer stars than expected and they are strangely dim
Space
10 January 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of galaxies born not long after the big bang dima_zel/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Some of the universe’s oldest galaxies appear to have far fewer stars than previously thought, according to observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These stars, which are some of the very first ever formed, also seem to be dimmer and bluer than previous telescopes indicated.
Images of the universe’s oldest galaxies have previously only been captured in visible light by the Hubble Space Telescope and in near-infrared frequencies …
