Webb discovers new galaxies in Spiderweb protocluster

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have identified new galaxies within the Spiderweb protocluster, showing active star formation in these distant regions. These discoveries indicate that gravitational interactions, once thought to be crucial for galaxy formation in such dense environments, may play a smaller role than previously believed. The telescope’s ability to observe infrared light allowed it to peer through cosmic dust, revealing hidden areas of the protocluster.