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Space
Space
Science
Paul Sutter

Is the universe still making new galaxies?

Two barred spiral galaxies, known as NGC 7733 and NGC 7734, are in the process of merging. The lower galaxy has a dusty knot atop its upper arm, which marks a third galactic companion.

We think of galaxies as ancient. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, formed 13.6 billion years ago, and the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed us to peer back to some of the first galaxies in the early universe. But are galaxies still being born today?

It's a fun question to tackle because it lets us dig into the messy, complicated, beautiful process of galaxy formation. Let's take a look at the possibilities.

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