Galaxies Had 'Mature' Shapes 11.5 Billion Years Ago
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 19:00
in Astronomy & Space
An international team of astronomers led by BoMee Lee has established that mature-looking galaxies existed much earlier than previously known, about 11.5 billion years ago. "Finding them this far back in time is a significant discovery," says lead author Lee. Reported in The Astrophysical Journal.