Oversized Ancient Galaxy Isn’t What Astronomers First Thought : ScienceAlert
The early Universe was a wild time. In the first 2 billion years following the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, star formation positively roiled, and galaxies flared to life in the darkness, collided, and grew.Interpreting the light that has traveled so far across space and time can be difficult, and we don't always get it right. In fact, the most powerful space telescope in operation has just revealed what might be a fascinating case of mistaken identity.Discovered in 2013 as the source of rampant star formation just…