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Early Universe Chemistry

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"Breakthrough Discoveries: Webb Space Telescope and HERA Team Unveil Secrets of Distant Galaxies"
astronomy3 years ago

"Breakthrough Discoveries: Webb Space Telescope and HERA Team Unveil Secrets of Distant Galaxies"

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected complex organic molecules in a galaxy more than 12 billion light-years away, marking the furthest known occurrence of these molecules and providing insights into early universe chemistry. Using gravitational lensing, the telescope was able to observe the galaxy in more detail, revealing the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules, which are considered the building blocks for early life. This discovery sheds light on the formation and evolution of galaxies and opens up new possibilities for future observations.