Galaxies discovered by James Webb may actually contradict our current theories on the evolution of the early universe.
contradict how astronomers currently look at the evolution of the early universe. The author of the study, Mike Boylan-Kolchin, says that these galaxies are too big to fit our current models.
Webb images two of the most distant galaxies seen to date. They are found in the outer regions of the giant galaxy cluster Abell 2744. Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, T. Treu Boylan-Kolchin says that we’re in “uncharted territory” if the masses scientists estimate turn out to be correct. This discovery could require that we look at unknown forces and particles to try to understand how the universe expanded so quickly to include such heavily evolved galaxies. It’s also possible that we aren’t looking back as far as we thought. We need more research to draw a final conclusion.
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