JWST discovers a new barred spiral galaxy

Astrobitica July 3, 2026 (Last updated: July 3, 2026) 1 minute read

An international team of astronomers has discovered a new massive barred spiral galaxy named M1149-BSG-z5 using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This finding was detailed in a paper published on June 23 on the preprint server arXiv.

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new massive barred spiral galaxy. The newfound galaxy, designated M1149-BSG-z5, was identified using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The finding was detailed in a paper published June 23 on the preprint server arXiv.