Galaxies in the Early Universe Were Shaped Like Bananas, Study Suggests
Galaxies in the Early Universe Were Shaped Like Bananas, Study Suggests
A new analysis of images from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests that newborn galaxies were shaped like bananas, pickles, or cigars. This unexpected result could alter our understanding of how galaxies emerge and grow, and offer insight into the mysterious nature of dark matter.
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bananas!
funny to see an attempt to connect this awareness to dark energy. understandable, but i think the understanding of early galaxy shape might be good enough on its own.
Published
2024
Summary
A new analysis of images from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests that newborn galaxies were shaped like bananas, pickles, or cigars. This unexpected result could alter our understanding of how galaxies emerge and grow, and offer insight into the mysterious nature of dark matter.
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