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Dust Obscured

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astronomy2 years ago

"James Webb Telescope Uncovers Vanishing and Ghostly Galaxies from the Dawn of the Universe"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of a distant and highly dust-obscured galaxy, AzTECC71, from just 900 million years after the Big Bang. This suggests that the early universe may have been much dustier than previously thought, shedding light on its evolution. The galaxy was initially spotted by the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and the ALMA radio telescope but seemed to vanish in images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The James Webb Space Telescope's powerful infrared eye allows it to peer into dust-thick clouds and uncover galaxies that were previously invisible, providing a more comprehensive understanding of galaxy evolution.

astronomy2 years ago

"James Webb Space Telescope uncovers ancient ghost galaxy hidden in dust"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of galaxy AzTECC71, a highly dust-obscured resident of the early universe, providing insights into the evolution of the universe since the Big Bang. The image reveals that the early universe may have been much dustier than previously thought, suggesting the existence of a population of galaxies that have been hidden from observation. The JWST's powerful infrared capabilities allow it to penetrate dust-thick clouds and detect galaxies that were previously invisible to telescopes like Hubble. This research sheds light on the biased understanding of galaxy evolution due to the limited visibility of less dusty galaxies.

astronomy2 years ago

"James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Elusive Ghost Galaxy Hidden in Dust"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of a highly dust-obscured galaxy, AzTECC71, from the early universe, providing insights into the evolution of the cosmos. The image reveals the galaxy as a hazy speck of light, suggesting that the early universe may have been much dustier than previously thought. This discovery challenges our understanding of galaxy evolution, as many of these dust-shrouded galaxies were previously invisible to telescopes like Hubble. The James Webb Space Telescope's powerful infrared capabilities allow it to penetrate through dust-thick clouds, uncovering hidden galaxies and expanding our knowledge of the early universe.

astronomy2 years ago

"James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Elusive Ghost Galaxy, Dubbed the 'Monster'"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of a highly dust-obscured galaxy, AzTECC71, from the early universe, providing insights into the evolution of the cosmos. The image reveals the galaxy as a hazy speck of light, suggesting that the early universe may have been much dustier than previously thought. This discovery challenges our understanding of galaxy evolution, as many of these dust-shrouded galaxies were previously invisible to telescopes like Hubble. The James Webb Space Telescope's powerful infrared capabilities allow it to penetrate through dust-thick clouds, uncovering hidden galaxies and expanding our knowledge of the early universe.