"JWST's Surprising Discovery: Active Galaxies Scarce in the Early Universe"

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Source: Universe Today
"JWST's Surprising Discovery: Active Galaxies Scarce in the Early Universe"
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A new study using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggests that active black holes are rare during the cosmic noon period, contradicting previous assumptions. The study focused on the Extended Groth Strip (ESG) and found that most galactic black holes grow at a slower pace, with smaller galaxies resembling the Milky Way. The team plans to conduct a larger survey of 5,000 galaxies next year to further investigate these findings.

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