Researchers found an ancient 'dead' galaxy, which ceased star formation billions of years ago, offering a unique glimpse into the early universe. JADES Collaboration
Researchers found an ancient 'dead' galaxy, which ceased star formation billions of years ago, offering a unique glimpse into the early universe. JADES Collaboration

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Dead from the dawn of time: James Webb telescope unveils oldest known dormant galaxy

Stellar system stopped forming stars 700 million years after the Big Bang, challenging existing theories and sparking the search for more

Marwa Hassan
Marwa Hassan

March 06, 2024

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