EXCELlent Work, Detectives! Solving the Murder of Star Formation in Galaxies with JWST
Researchers are using the James Webb Space Telescope to study 'post-starburst' galaxies to understand why some galaxies stop forming stars. By observing these galaxies at 'cosmic noon,' scientists hope to identify the mechanisms, such as black hole feedback or gas flow disruptions, that cause this quenching process.
Why it matters
Understanding how galaxies transition from star-forming spirals to quiescent ellipticals is fundamental to our knowledge of galaxy evolution and the history of the universe.
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Title: The JWST EXCELS Survey: Insights into the Nature of Quenching at Cosmic Noon Authors: Maya Skarbinski et al. First Author’s Institution: Johns Hopkins University Status: Published in ApJ
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