James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveals the largest collection of galaxy groups ever observed, including nearly 1,700 galaxy groups spanning over 12 billion years of cosmic history.
The discovery in the region known as COSMOS-Web by a global team of scientists, led by Ghassem Gozaliasl, offers a detailed insight into galaxy evolution.
Astronomers studying extremely distant galaxies with JWST are essentially observing the past billions of years due to the speed of light, enabling the study of galaxies during the early stages of the universe.
Galaxy groups, or proto-clusters, play a crucial role in understanding galaxy life cycles, interactions, and evolution over time, providing valuable insights into the evolution of the cosmos.