JWST Identifies Most Chemically Primitive Galaxy from Early Universe

Published: 2026-05-30
Category: science
Source: Universe Today
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Using the James Webb Space Telescope and gravitational lensing, astronomers have characterized LAP1-B, an ultra-faint galaxy dating back 13 billion years. This discovery offers an unprecedented look into the universe's infancy and the formation of its earliest galaxies. The galaxy's primitive chemical composition provides crucial insights into cosmic evolution.

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