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JWST tracks more than 100 magnified stellar events in the Dragon galaxy

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Briefings

A JWST team identified 104 magnified stellar events in the Dragon galaxy, more than doubling the prior record of 44 detections. These events reveal luminous stars and potentially dark matter, offering a rare view of the galaxy's stellar population. The study was published in November 2026.

Key points

• The James Webb Space Telescope identified 104 magnified stellar events in the Dragon galaxy.
• This discovery more than doubles the previous record of 44 such detections in the same galaxy.

Context

The Dragon galaxy is approximately 6.5 billion light-years away. These magnified events are significant because they reveal some of the most luminous stars and likely the presence of dark matter, providing a rare look at the galaxy's stellar population.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single study published in November 2026. It does not include historical data prior to this discovery, nor does it provide a timeline for future observations or confirm the nature of dark matter beyond a possible hint.

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