Phys.org·3 min read·hard
Webb reveals merger scars in galaxies that stopped forming stars 9 billion years ago
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University of Nottingham
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered evidence of past galaxy mergers in systems that ceased star formation nine billion years ago. The findings suggest that violent collisions are a primary driver for the rapid quenching of star formation in massive galaxies.
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This research provides critical insights into the evolutionary history of the universe and the mechanisms that regulate galaxy growth.
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