Rare Cosmic Collision Rewrites Early Universe History?
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an incredibly unusual event: a collision involving five galaxies, occurring just 6.6 billion years ago.
Scientists are calling this a "once-in-a-universe" occurrence, as such complex galactic mergers are exceptionally rare to observe so early in cosmic history. This discovery challenges existing models of galaxy formation.
The observation provides unprecedented insight into how galaxies grow and evolve, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe's development. Further analysis will focus on the resulting star formation and black hole activity.
