James Webb Telescope Unveils El Gordo Galaxy Cluster. #shorts #universe #life

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled stunning insights into the galaxy cluster "El Gordo," existing 6.2 billion years after the big bang. El Gordo, a cosmic magnifying glass due to gravitational lensing, revealed intriguing background galaxies. The image showcases "The Fishhook" and "The Thin One," both lensed galaxies, with The Fishhook displaying a red arc 10.6 billion years old and The Thin One revealing a unique red giant star nicknamed "Quyllur." Additionally, a baby galaxy cluster formation and distant ultra-diffuse galaxies were identified, potentially showing the impact of cluster environments over 6 billion years. This research demonstrates the power of gravitational lensing and Webb's ability to unlock the universe's treasures.

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