Webb spots the birth of a giant galaxy and a supermassive black hole

Astronomers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to observe a massive galaxy forming in the early universe, identifying a compact group of at least six galaxies that may merge into a single large system. A growing supermassive black hole is located at the center of this cosmic construction site.

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to catch an extraordinary glimpse of a massive galaxy taking shape in the early universe. They identified a compact group of at least six galaxies that are likely to merge into a single enormous system. At the heart of this cosmic construction site lies a growing supermassive black hole.