Webb Telescope Data Suggests Terzan 5 is a Galactic Remnant

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Published: 2026-06-19
Category: science
Source: Mashable
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New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, combined with Hubble data, indicate that Terzan 5 is more than a typical star cluster. It appears to be the remains of a larger galactic structure, containing multiple generations of stars. This discovery offers valuable insights into the formation of galactic cores.

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