The quest to understand the formation mechanisms of globular clusters was limited by the Hubble Space Telescope’s ability to peer back in time. Now, JWST’s larger mirror has allowed astronomers to find gravitationally lensed galaxies that have globular clusters almost nine billion years old.
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Oct 20th: Globular Clusters: Already Old 9 Billion Years Ago
JWST’s larger mirror has allowed astronomers to find gravitationally lensed galaxies that have globular clusters almost nine billion years old. P
Jan 18th: Can We Get Some Love for Globular Clusters?
How are globular clusters so old? Where did they come from, and how are they linked to galaxy formation? What makes them so globular, anyway?
Aug 15th: Dancing With the Stars
Astronomers have spotted a new contender for Dancing with the Stars! And in an unlikely place – deep space!
Jul 2nd: Update on Globular Clusters
Is it globular clusters or is it globeular clusters? It doesn’t matter, they’re awesome and we’re here to update you on them.