A Massive Galaxy from the Dawn of the Universe (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

A Massive Galaxy from the Dawn of the Universe

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An artist's impression of what a massive galaxy in the early universe might look like. The galaxy is undergoing an explosion of star formation, lighting up the gas surrounding the galaxy. Thick clouds of dust obscure most of the light, causing the galaxy to look dim and disorganized, very different from galaxies seen today.

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James Josephides/Swinburne Astronomy Productions, Christina Williams/University of Arizona, Ivo Labbe/Swinburne

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