Galaxies had 'mature' shapes 11. 5 billion years ago
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 09:31
in Astronomy & Space
An international team of astronomers led by BoMee Lee has established that mature-looking galaxies existed much earlier than previously known, about 11.5 billion years ago. “Finding them this far back in time is a significant discovery,” says lead author Lee. Reported in The Astrophysical Journal.