Thai astronomers unearth 13 ancient galaxies, smaller than a speck in the universe

[webfact]

Thai astronomers have unravelled the mysteries of the universe by uncovering 13 low-mass galaxies, each a celestial relic from the dawn of time. The James Webb Space Telescope, their cosmic peephole, allowed them to peer into the very fabric of the early universe.

 

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) harnessed the power of the James Webb Space Telescope, capturing images that unveiled these minuscule galaxies, each boasting a mass 10 to 100 times less than our own Milky Way. NARIT proudly announced this stellar discovery yesterday, February 1, showcasing its findings in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.

 

These cosmic wonders, originating around 13 billion years ago, provide a rare glimpse into the Epoch of Reionization, an era when the universe was a mere 550 to 700 million years old. Here, the remnants of the Big Bang coalesced into stars and galaxies, birthing these tiny celestial bodies that defy our cosmic understanding.

 

The James Webb Space Telescope, orbiting the Sun 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, navigated the challenges of capturing these elusive low-mass galaxies, pushing the boundaries of its imaging capabilities.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

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[flyingtlger]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai astronomers have unravelled the mysteries of the universe by uncovering 13 low-mass galaxies, each a celestial relic from the dawn of time

Wow, that's out of this world....literally.

 

 

Edited February 3 by metisdead
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[spidermike007]

Thailand has unraveled the mysteries of the universe. That is quite a statement. Such humility. Such brilliant and unsurpassed minds! Give them a Nobel peace prize. 

[AlexRich]

Probably a speck of dust on the lens.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai astronomers have unravelled the mysteries of the universe by uncovering 13 low-mass galaxies, each a celestial relic from the dawn of time. The James Webb Space Telescope, their cosmic peephole, allowed them to peer into the very fabric of the early universe.

I wonder where they studied, most of the students I know couldn't find Europe.

[EVENKEEL]

Thailand has astronomers ???

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder where they studied, most of the students I know couldn't find Europe.

My s.i.l. thinks Australia is next to Germany  

[Grumpy one]

10 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Thailand has astronomers ???

All government employees have had years of practise starring into space 

[roquefort]

There's a decent Planetarium on Sukhumvit near Ekamai bus station. A bit run down but worth a visit, certainly for kids.

[richard_smith237]

5 minutes ago, roquefort said:

There's a decent Planetarium on Sukhumvit near Ekamai bus station. A bit run down but worth a visit, certainly for kids.

 

I've taken my Son there a couple of times, he's also had a school trip there.... 

 

I completely agree with you, its run down... most of the interactive exhibits were not working...  But, the entrance fee's were very low, so its no surprising they are low on funds to keep 'stuff' working...  

 

Its still an interesting day trip and fun for the kids...  worth taking the little ones for a visit.

[richard_smith237]

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Thailand has unraveled the mysteries of the universe. That is quite a statement. Such humility. Such brilliant and unsurpassed minds! Give them a Nobel peace prize. 

 

I wonder if this discovery is as good as their announced cure for Ebola and HIV ???

 

Not wishing to Thai-bash, but they have 'over egged' their announcements in the past which lends to a certain degree of cynicsim when they make such another self aggrandising grandiose announcement. 

 

[Thai astronomers have unravelled the mysteries of the universe]

 

Got to chuckle at that one really...   that said, whatever work they are carrying out, good on em... 'stellar stuff' !!

[leverito]

Thai astronomers found a very very new galaxy,never seen before.

Thai academics found the treatment from all ailments.

[sikishrory]

Great news for Thailand. Can't wait for the world headlines that Thailand discovered 13 new galaxies.

[eisfeld]

I wonder if these news articles are written by an AI. How could any normal journalist keep on writing in this overly bombastic style? Can't take anything written by this outlet serious. It's like a satire magazine but without the punchlines.

[parallelman]

This is a photo published in July 2022, One Dr. Nicha of NARIT' She was part of a team that found the most ancient galaxies yet observed using the JWST. She studied at both the Chicago University and California Institute of Technology.

[richard_smith237]

6 minutes ago, parallelman said:

This is a photo published in July 2022, One Dr. Nicha of NARIT' She was part of a team that found the most ancient galaxies yet observed using the JWST. She studied at both the Chicago University and California Institute of Technology.

 

Smart woman... She's probably just as embarrassed about the 'unravelled the mysteries of the universe' comment as we are entertained by it... 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, eisfeld said:

I wonder if these news articles are written by an AI. How could any normal journalist keep on writing in this overly bombastic style? Can't take anything written by this outlet serious. It's like a satire magazine but without the punchlines.

 

Satire magazine but without the punchlines - exactly...   

 

Kind of like 'Not the Nation'... but not Not the Nation !!!

[parallelman]

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Smart woman... She's probably just as embarrassed about the 'unravelled the mysteries of the universe' comment as we are entertained by it... 

 

 

As I understand the procedure members of the various teams that work on such projects, get results simultaneously so as to avoid individual claims. So yes, seems like Thai Press spinning things a bit. 

[sirineou]

Something is reported and you all jump to demean it. 

What is your problem with it? That it happened? that it was done by Thai people? ot that it was reported?  What is the problem? 

The disrespect toward their hosts, shown by some expats living here, and many whose only connection to Thailand is that once got laid in Pattaya is incredible.

I wonder what motivates them. 

[proton]

11 minutes ago, sirineou said:

Something is reported and you all jump to demean it. 

What is your problem with it? That it happened? that it was done by Thai people? ot that it was reported?  What is the problem? 

The disrespect toward their hosts, shown by some expats living here, and many whose only connection to Thailand is that once got laid in Pattaya is incredible.

I wonder what motivates them. 

 

Its the nationalistic exaggeration which is the problem, pretending it's all a Thai achievement when that appears to be very far from the truth.

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, proton said:

14 minutes ago, sirineou said:

Something is reported and you all jump to demean it. 

What is your problem with it? That it happened? that it was done by Thai people? ot that it was reported?  What is the problem? 

The disrespect toward their hosts, shown by some expats living here, and many whose only connection to Thailand is that once got laid in Pattaya is incredible.

I wonder what motivates them. 

 

Its the nationalistic exaggeration which is the problem, pretending it's all a Thai achievement when that appears to be very far from the truth.

 

While I agree with sirineou's sentiment that there are elements on this forum that tend to demean anything Thai thats positive, I think you nailed the explanation and reason for some of the responses... certainly mine anyway... 

 

... Its the exaggerated 'over egging it' from a nationalistic perspective that invites ridicule. 

 

 

[sirineou]

5 minutes ago, proton said:

 

Its the nationalistic exaggeration which is the problem, pretending it's all a Thai achievement when that appears to be very far from the truth.

As far as I can tell this article is written by a farang expat paper. 

[sirineou]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

While I agree with sirineou's sentiment that there are elements on this forum that tend to demean anything Thai thats positive, I think you nailed the explanation and reason for some of the responses... certainly mine anyway... 

 

... Its the exaggerated 'over egging it' from a nationalistic perspective that invites ridicule. 

 

 

The Thaiger is the source of this article. 

[Moonlover]

10 hours ago, AlexRich said:

Probably a speck of dust on the lens.

Well that shows how much you know about the James Webb Space Telescope, It doesn't have a lens. 😊

[proton]

1 minute ago, sirineou said:

As far as I can tell this article is written by a farang expat paper. 

 

 jingoistic nonsense no matter where its from,  Puntid Tantivangphaisal writes for an English language web based platform, it's not farang owned, it's Thai.

 

[proton]

3 minutes ago, sirineou said:

The Thaiger is the source of this article. 

 

No it's not they could not write out a TM30, it's re hashed from the Nation

[retarius]

Well done Thai astronomers.

[Ben Zioner]

11 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Thailand has unraveled the mysteries of the universe. That is quite a statement. Such humility. Such brilliant and unsurpassed minds! Give them a Nobel peace prize. 

Neither did we know the James Webb Space Telescope belonged to Thailand.

[richard_smith237]

18 minutes ago, sirineou said:

The Thaiger is the source of this article. 

 

Yep... the ridicule should be directed more at the article itself....

 

 

Such as below ???.. no ?

 

56 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Satire magazine but without the punchlines - exactly...   

 

Kind of like 'Not the Nation'... but not Not the Nation !!!

 

57 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Smart woman... She's probably just as embarrassed about the 'unravelled the mysteries of the universe' comment as we are entertained by it... 

 

[richard_smith237]

16 minutes ago, proton said:

 

No it's not they could not write out a TM30, it's re hashed from the Nation

 

Did The Nation write...  "Thai astronomers have unravelled the mysteries of the universe"   ?????

 

The Thaiger may have taken some details from other sources, but they added their own nationalistic exaggeration....