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Primordial Galaxy

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"Scientists Uncover Enigmatic Galaxy Devoid of Visible Stars"
astronomy2 years ago

"Scientists Uncover Enigmatic Galaxy Devoid of Visible Stars"

Astronomers have discovered a bizarre galaxy, J0613+52, located 270 million light-years away, that appears to have no visible stars, consisting only of gas. This massive blob of gas, resembling a spiral galaxy without stars, could be the first discovery of a nearby primordial galaxy, mostly made up of gas that formed at the beginning of time. The accidental discovery was made using the Green Bank Observatory, and further study of this unique object could provide valuable insights into the early stages of galaxy formation.

"Discovery of a Dark, Starless Galaxy by West Virginia Observatory"
astronomy2 years ago

"Discovery of a Dark, Starless Galaxy by West Virginia Observatory"

Astronomers have discovered a potential dark, primordial galaxy, J0613+52, which contains a large amount of neutral hydrogen gas but no detectable stars. This isolated and diffuse object challenges current understanding of galaxy formation and raises questions about the existence of pristine, star-free galaxies in the modern Universe. The discovery offers a unique opportunity to study a cosmic structure that may resemble the earliest galaxies, providing valuable insights into the Universe's early history and the formation of galaxies. Further observations and surveys are planned to investigate this intriguing object and search for other dark galaxy candidates.