The ancient spiral could also have formed through the merger of two smaller galaxies, though this seems less likely given its orderly structure, the researchers wrote.

The grand-design spiral is only generating about 66 solar masses per year. That finding is interesting when paired with previous Webb telescope data that indicated ancient galaxies were metal-poor ...

Maria Nepomucenos' solo exhibition at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins, 'Cunhó,' emphasizes abundance, life cycles, and ancient icons.