New ‘star factory’ galaxy produces stars 180 times faster than Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered an unusually bright and warm galaxy, MACS0416_Y1, dating back to just 600 million years after the Big Bang. This early galaxy is forming stars at an astonishing rate, challenging previous beliefs about galactic evolution. Its intense infrared glow, powered by heated dust, suggests rapid development and efficient star formation in the nascent universe.
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