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astronomy1 year ago•5 min saved

"James Webb Telescope Reveals Secrets of Primeval Galaxies"

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided new insights into the exceptionally luminous galaxy GN-z11, which existed when the universe was only about 430 million years old. Researchers using Webb have found evidence of a central, supermassive black hole rapidly accreting matter within GN-z11, making it the most distant active supermassive black hole observed to date. Additionally, indications of ionized chemical elements near the black hole and the discovery of a gaseous clump of helium in the galaxy's halo suggest the potential formation of Population III stars, marking a fundamental shift in cosmic history.

via Phys.org|

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"James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Evidence of Universe's First Stars and Galaxies"

The James Webb Space Telescope has potentially discovered evidence of the first generation of stars, known as Population III stars, in the distant galaxy GN-z11. This discovery also includes evidence of a supermassive black hole at the heart of GN-z11, shedding light on how galaxies in the early universe were able to grow. The findings suggest that distant galaxies like GN-z11 were more adept at forming massive stars than galaxies in the modern universe, and the research has been accepted for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics and Nature.

via Space.com|

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astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"James Webb Telescope Discovers Enormous Threat in Distant Galaxy"

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a supermassive black hole in the galaxy GN-z11, one of the farthest known galaxies. This discovery is significant as it could help astronomers understand the extreme luminosity of the galaxy and potentially reveal the presence of Population III stars, which are among the earliest to have formed in the universe. The findings, published in the journal Nature, provide valuable insights into the early stages of the universe and mark a key area of research for astrophysicists.

via The Debrief|

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