Sunday, January 11, 2026

Astronomers Spot a Barred Spiral Galaxy That Existed Just 2 Billion Years After the Big Bang

Hubble image of the Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300. Credit: NASA/ESA/The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)/P. Knezek (WIYN)

Astronomers have uncovered a barred spiral galaxy that existed over 2 billion years after the Big Bang, potentially making it the earliest barred spiral galaxy ever observed.



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