James Webb Discovers 'Banana' Shaped Galaxies! | WION Podcast

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a surprising discovery about the shapes of newborn galaxies. Contrary to the long-held belief that they would resemble round or disc-like forms, these early galaxies appear more like bananas, pickles, cigars, or surfboards. This unexpected finding, based on the analysis of 4,000 galaxies, challenges previous assumptions about galaxy formation and offers new insights into the role of dark matter. The results, set to be published in the Astrophysical Journal, could revolutionize our understanding of how galaxies emerged after the Big Bang.

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