'Massive galaxies in hiding': Why these red discs are shocking astrophysicists

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Cosmic UFOs

Astrophysicists uncover massive, red, dust-packed galaxies—Ultra-red Flattened Objects—that remained invisible until James Webb’s powerful infrared vision.

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Hidden Giants

Unlike anything Hubble ever saw, these galaxies lurk nearby in cosmic terms—huge, red, and camouflaged by thick layers of dust that block visible light.

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Infrared Eyes

James Webb Telescope spots 56 dusty galaxies invisible to older telescopes, thanks to its ability to see in infrared and cut through cosmic dust.

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Dust Storms

UFO galaxies hold 50 times more dust than the Milky Way, veiling them in a cosmic fog that hides their true size and shape.

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Unexpected Discs

Though totally veiled in dust, these galaxies are shaped like regular disks—much like our Milky Way—revealed through advanced computer simulations and modeling.

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Galactic Mystery

Astrophysicists are puzzled—how did these galaxies gather so much dust? The mystery deepens as scientists debate what fuels such extreme cosmic environments.

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Milky Way Twins

Despite their dusty cloaks, UFO galaxies resemble the Milky Way in size and structure—massive, rotating disks filled with the raw material for stars and planets.

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Dusty Evolution

Studying these galaxies could unlock secrets about how galaxies grow, evolve, and form stars, potentially rewriting what we know about cosmic history.

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Invisible Neighbors

Closer than thought, these UFOs challenge the belief that only distant galaxies remain undiscovered—reminding scientists there’s much more to find right in our cosmic backyard.

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