Loktak Protocluster: 12.6-Billion-Year-Old Galaxy Cluster Found
Why in the news
Indian scientist Dr. Ronaldo Laishram headed a multinational group that spotted a very old cluster of galaxies, named the Loktak Protocluster.
Key facts
- Find: the Loktak Protocluster, a primordial galaxy group around 12.6 billion years old.
- Lead scientist: Dr. Ronaldo Laishram.
- Name origin: Loktak Lake in Manipur.
- Instruments: the Subaru Telescope of Japan and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of NASA.
Significance
- Gives insight into how galaxies evolved early in cosmic history.
- Helps study how dense cosmic surroundings influence galaxy formation.
Exam angle
- Name and age: Loktak Protocluster, 12.6 billion years.
- Telescopes: Subaru (Japan) and JWST (NASA).
- Named after a lake in Manipur.