Astronomers Stunned by Discovery of Non-Rotating Galaxy in Early Universe
A surprising find by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope reveals an early galaxy that does not rotate, challenging existing theories about galaxy formation.
Astronomers have made a remarkable discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope: an early galaxy that does not exhibit rotation. This finding is unexpected, as non-rotation is generally associated with more mature, massive galaxies.
The galaxy in question dates back to a time long ago in the universe's history, specifically around 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. This period is crucial for understanding the evolution of galaxies.
This discovery raises questions about the formation and characteristics of early galaxies, suggesting that our current models may need to be reevaluated to account for such anomalies.
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Update at 12:50 UTC on 2026-05-31
Phys.org reported Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a stellar bar in GN20, a massive galaxy seen just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. The new paper was submitted to the preprint server arXiv on May 14.
Sources: Phys.org