Astronomers Baffled by Discovery of Ancient Galaxies

The perplexing aspect of these discoveries is the presence of characteristics typically seen in much older, more developed galaxies. In a groundbreaking revelation, the James Webb Space Telescope has identified ancient galaxies that appear to be far more mature than previously believed possible. These cosmic relics, which existed when the universe was merely 5 percent of its current age, are prompting scientists to reassess core theories about galaxy formation and evolution. The findings, which were published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, describe three enigmatic objects observed in the early universe...