Astronomers have discovered two colliding galaxies forming a structure that looks like the infinity symbol, earning it the nickname 'Infinity Galaxy'. This structure may contain the first direct evidence of a primordial supermassive black hole, with images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Observations suggest the presence of at least two consolidated black holes and a dense gas region potentially indicating a supermassive object. This discovery challenges existing theories about black hole formation, particularly the possibility of direct collapse from massive gas clouds instead of stars.
The discovery of two colliding galaxies has led to the formation of a structure resembling the infinity symbol, nicknamed the 'Infinity Galaxy'. Images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope show at least two black holes and a potential primordial supermassive black hole at the intersection.
This intriguing figure in the universe is from a time when it was only 470 million years old, roughly 13.5 billion years ago, raising questions about black hole formation.
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