Astronomers have recently identified a new type of low-mass quiescent galaxy that could shed light on the evolution of galaxies and the universe as a whole. This type of galaxy, known as a “transitional low-mass quiescent galaxy” (TLMQG), is found in the early universe when galaxies were just beginning to form and evolve. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, suggests that these galaxies could be the bridge between larger and smaller galaxies, providing insight into how galaxies develop over time. TLMQGs are characterized by their low stellar mass and low star formation rates, suggesting that they may be in transition from an active star-forming phase to a quiescent phase, where star formation has ceased. This could provide a glimpse into how galaxies evolve over time and how their properties change as they age.

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