James Webb Space Telescope catches 6 galaxies merging into one of the largest galaxies in the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of six galaxies merging in the early universe, approximately 12 billion years ago. This massive collision is expected to fuel a supermassive black hole and eventually form a 'brightest cluster galaxy.'
Why it matters
The observation provides rare insight into the formation of the largest structures in the universe and the growth of early supermassive black holes.
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The article reports on astronomical findings using data from NASA and international observatories.
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