Astronomers Uncover Seismic Ripples in Oldest Known Spiral Galaxy with ALMA's Aid
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Astronomers Uncover Seismic Ripples in Oldest Known Spiral Galaxy with ALMA's Aid

22 December, 2023

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has enabled a team of scientists led by Dr. Takafumi Tsukui to observe seismic-like ripples in the ancient galactic disk of BRI 1335-0417, the oldest known spiral galaxy at over 12 billion years old. This unprecedented observation reveals the galaxy's dynamic growth patterns, showcasing a vertically oscillating disk movement...

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