Cosmic Question Mark: Webb Telescope's Intriguing Discovery
A Mysterious Shape
: NASA’s Webb Telescope reveals a galaxy cluster forming a cosmic question mark.
Rare Alignment
: The galaxy cluster MACS-J0417.5-1154 warps space-time, creating a unique gravitational lensing effect
Galactic Interaction
: Two distant galaxies interact, causing the unusual question mark shape.
Unveiling Hidden Galaxies
: Webb’s infrared capabilities reveal a dusty red galaxy hidden from Hubble’s view.
Star Formation Clues
: The cosmic question mark offers insights into star formation 7 billion years ago
A Window to the Past
: These galaxies resemble what the Milky Way might have looked like in its youth.
Astronomical Rarity
: Only three or four such gravitational lens configurations are known in the universe
Webb’s Power
: This discovery showcases the unparalleled capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope