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The Skeptics Guide #949 - Sep 16 2023

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Dark Stars: Ancient Galaxies and Spectral Analysis

This chapter explores the concept of dark stars and their potential existence in the early universe. It discusses the James Webb Space Telescope's ability to analyze ancient galaxies and the challenges of distinguishing between galaxies and single, bright objects. The potential implications of dark matter stars on the existence of dark matter and supermassive black holes are also examined.

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