NASA has discovered eerie red ‘UFO galaxies’ emitting a glowing light, hidden deep in space, sparking curiosity among astronomers.
NASA has made an exciting discovery in the vastness of space.
Astronomers have found what they are calling “UFO galaxies.”
These objects looked like red, glowing discs and were hidden deep in space, covered by dust and debris.
The role of the James Webb space telescope
The discovery came from data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
This powerful telescope is better at seeing certain types of light than older telescopes, like the Hubble Space Telescope.
Because of its advanced technology, JWST has been able to spot these intriguing galaxies that remained invisible for many years.
NASA discovers eerie red ‘UFO galaxies’ glowing in the depths of space
Researchers identified 56 of these mysterious galaxies, which they describe as “Ultra-red Flattened Objects.”
These galaxies are similar in size and shape to our own Milky Way galaxy.
However, they have much more dust surrounding them.
This thick layer of dust hides the light from the stars inside these galaxies, making them hard to see.
Justus Gibson, the lead author of the research study, explained that JWST allows scientists to observe galaxies that were previously undetectable.
He noted, “We thought we understood the types of galaxies near us, but this discovery shows we still have much to learn about the universe.”
The red color of these UFO galaxies is interesting.
They emit very little visible light, which means they are hard to see with the naked eye.
Most of the light they give off is in the infrared range, which is invisible to us.
The little bit of visible light they emit is at the edge of what human eyes can detect.
Research methodology involves systematic methods for data collection.
To understand these galaxies better, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder used computer simulations and mathematical models.
They found that these UFO galaxies come in various shapes.
Some look like classic flying saucers, while others resemble rugby balls.
Each galaxy contains about 50 times more dust than the Milky Way.
Erica Nelson, a co-author of the study, expressed her curiosity about why these galaxies have so much dust.
She remarked, “Why do these galaxies have so much more dust than others?”
This question remains a mystery for scientists to explore further.
Comparing data helps identify trends and patterns.
The researchers compared the data from these newly discovered galaxies to other well-known galaxies.
They wanted to confirm their findings about the stars and planets hidden within the dust.
Their analysis revealed the faint red light is caused by surrounding dust, not distance.
This research changes how scientists view the formation of galaxies.
It suggests that gravity might not pull all matter together neatly, which can leave a lot of dust and debris in young galaxies.
The discovery of these UFO galaxies challenges existing theories about how galaxies develop and evolve.
Star formation rates indicate galaxy growth potential.
Gibson and his team also studied how quickly new stars form in these UFO galaxies.
They found that the formation rates are not extreme compared to other galaxies.
These galaxies are unusual but follow known star formation patterns.
The images captured by JWST are visually stunning.
The UFO galaxies appear as bright red discs against the dark backdrop of space.
These striking images have surprised many astronomers, prompting them to rethink their understanding of the universe.
The discovery of ‘Red Monsters’
In addition to the UFO galaxies, researchers recently identified three other massive galaxies, referred to as “Red Monsters.”
These galaxies are located much farther away from Earth and are close to where the Big Bang occurred.
Both the UFO galaxies and the Red Monsters challenge current ideas about galaxy formation.
This groundbreaking study was published in *The Astrophysical Journal* in October.
It has opened up new avenues for research and exploration in astronomy.
Scientists are eager to study UFO galaxies’ insights into the universe’s history and structure.