A team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges existing theories about galaxy formation in the early universe. The “Big Wheel” galaxy, identified using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, is a disk-shaped galaxy with a red glow that is significantly larger than current models predicted for such an early cosmic time. Found to exist just two billion years after the Big Bang, this giant galaxy poses significant challenges to current astrophysical models. Its large size and rotational structure suggest that dense gas-rich environments may have played a crucial role in its formation, hinting at a possible new paradigm for understanding galaxy formation.
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