'It shouldn't survive': Astronomers discover dust on an epic journey far beyond its galaxy

Space.comSunday, September 7, 2025 at 2:00:00 PM
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'It shouldn't survive': Astronomers discover dust on an epic journey far beyond its galaxy
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered tiny dust particles traveling far from their home galaxy, defying expectations by surviving a harsh cosmic journey.
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