Through observations of the universe from ground-based and space telescopes, American astronomers have recently discovered an unprecedented number of younger galaxies, located farther from Earth than ever before.
A total of 300 newly discovered chains and groups of galaxies, including 100 groups and chains located 8 to 10 billion light-years away from Earth, is six times greater than the number of extremely distant galaxies previously studied in the universe.
This groundbreaking discovery in the field of astronomy will provide a foundation for astronomers to observe the expanding universe during a period that is only half or two-thirds the age of the universe today. At that time, scientists around the world will also be able to determine the locations and timelines of the first stars and galaxies formed, as well as how they developed and transformed over the 13.7 billion years of the universe’s existence.
Galaxy chains represent the densest regions of the universe, akin to cities on Earth, and can contain hundreds of large galaxies similar to the Milky Way.
