"Astronomers Stumble Upon Starless Primordial Galaxy"

Astronomers accidentally discovered a dark galaxy, J0613+52, filled with primordial gas and no visible stars, just 270 million light-years away. This unique galaxy, found during a survey of Low Surface Brightness galaxies, challenges current theories of star formation and galactic evolution. J0613+52 is rich in gas but lacks star formation, possibly due to its diffuse gas and isolation from other galaxies. Its properties suggest it may be the first nearby galaxy made up of primordial gas, presenting more questions than answers for astronomers. Further research using sensitive instruments like the Green Bank Telescope could uncover more of these ultra-dark galaxies.