Typical galaxy vs GS-NDG-9422 (IMAGE)
Caption
This comparison of the Webb data with a computer model prediction highlights the same sloping feature that first caught the eye of lead researcher Alex Cameron. The bottom graphic compares what astronomers would expect to see in a "typical" galaxy, with its light coming predominantly from stars (white line), with a theoretical model of light coming from hot nebular gas, outshining stars (yellow line).
Credit
Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Leah Hustak (STScI)
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