galaxy formation
Coverage of galaxy formation in the Nexus archive.
- The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
The James Webb Telescope is providing new data that is altering astronomers' understanding of galaxy formation and the origins of the universe. Images from the telescope are enabling cosmologists to explore and develop new theories about the ancient cosmos.
- European space telescope Euclid spots oldest quasars yet
The European space telescope Euclid has discovered the oldest quasars yet, which act as time machines by emitting light from the universe's beginnings, allowing astronomers to study the formation of early galaxies.
- James Webb telescope spots supermassive black hole that formed before its galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered a supermassive black hole that formed before its galaxy, challenging existing theories about the co-evolution of black holes and galaxies. This finding could reshape understanding of how these astronomical bodies develop.