Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy

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Numerous galaxies are visible as partially blurred bright spots. They have different shapes and sizes. Gas is visible as orange streaks that appear to move in curved paths.

How giant galaxies could form just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang

February 10, 2026

New radio observations of molecular gas reveal how dozens of galaxies rapidly merge together in the early Universe. more

A close look into the ongoing star formation within the Ophiuchus Molecular clouds with a zoom-in into one of the protostars GSS 30 IRS1) with a prominent molecular hydrogen outflow.

Puzzling ultraviolet radiation in the birthplaces of stars

November 25, 2025

Observations of five young stars in the Ophiuchus region with the James Webb Space Telescope more

Further News

Lecture and discussion with Nikolaus Sulzenauer), “Astro & Co.” (HDA Heidelberg)<br><br>As a guest in the online talkshow "Astro & CO" from April 14, 2026, Nikolaus Sulzenauer discussed the enigmatic formation of massive elliptical galaxies in the early Universe. Together with the hosts of the show, based at the Haus der Astronomie in Heidelberg, numerous questions were answered concerning the fascinating topic of galaxy transformation.

How elliptical galaxies formed (Astro & Co)

Lecture and discussion with Nikolaus Sulzenauer), “Astro & Co.” (HDA Heidelberg)

As a guest in the online talkshow "Astro & CO" from April 14, 2026, Nikolaus Sulzenauer discussed the enigmatic formation of massive elliptical galaxies in the early Universe. Together with the hosts of the show, based at the Haus der Astronomie in Heidelberg, numerous questions were answered concerning the fascinating topic of galaxy transformation.