Astronomy

The Bright Enigma: A Galaxy Illuminates the Shadows of the Early Universe

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The Bright Enigma: A Galaxy Illuminates the Shadows of the Early Universe

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered a galaxy named JADES-GS-z13-1, existing 330 million years after the Big Bang, which challenges existing cosmological models. JADES-GS-z13-1 emits bright ultraviolet light despite the early universe being thought to be obscured by neutral hydrogen, contradicting the expected darkness of this epoch. The galaxy’s pronounced Lyman-α emission implies … Read more

The Growing Threat Above: How Satellites Could Dim Our Cosmic View

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The Growing Threat Above: How Satellites Could Dim Our Cosmic View

The night sky is endangered due to the increasing number of satellite launches, impacting its natural beauty and causing light pollution. Satellites reflect sunlight, disrupting astronomical observations and contributing to the loss of dark skies necessary for both science and culture. Astronomers face challenges as moving satellites and radio signals interfere with scientific data collection. … Read more