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JWST discovers a new barred spiral galaxy - Phys.org

By Tomasz Nowakowski

JWST discovers a new barred spiral galaxy - Phys.org

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new massive barred spiral galaxy. The newfound galaxy, designated M1149-BSG-z5, was identified using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The finding was detailed in a paper published June 23 o…

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new massive barred spiral galaxy. The newfound galaxy, designated M1149-BSG-z5, was identified using the James Webb Space Telescope (JW… [+3613 chars]

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