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A Webb telescope image of a galaxy cluster known as “El Gordo,” which is an example of a “cosmic teenager.” These types of galaxies formed two-to-three billion years after the Big Bang. NASA, ESA, CSA image

Faculty, Research December 7, 2023

‘Teenage galaxies’ are unusually hot, glowing with unexpected elements

JWST unexpectedly reveals nickel and oxygen, which are typically difficult to observe

Similar to human teenagers, teenage galaxies are awkward, experience growth spurts and enjoy heavy metal — nickel, that is.

A Northwestern University-led team of astrophysicists has just analyzed …

Behind the curtain of dust and gas in these “Cosmic Cliffs” are previously hidden baby stars, now uncovered by the James Webb Space Telescope. This new view provides a rare peek into stars in their earliest, rapid stages of formation. For an individual star, this period only lasts about 50,000 to 100,000 years. Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA and STScI

Faculty, Research July 24, 2022

Northwestern professors gain early access to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

As NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope is officially transitioning into scientific operations, Northwestern University astrophysicists Allison Strom and Farhad Yusef-Zadeh will have early access to the device within the next month. Strom will lead the CECILIA (Chemical Evolution Constrained …