Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

James Webb Reveals Eight Einstein Rings, Unveils Galaxy Mysteries

10/6/2025

30 4

Summary

Story summary

The James Webb Space Telescope identified eight Einstein rings, lenses revealing galaxies distorted into circles by gravity bending space.
The COSMOS-Web project identified those rings among over 400 candidates, offering insights into galaxy formation and dark matter.
An odd radio circle, RAD J131346.9+500320, shows two overlapping rings; ORCs may arise from superwinds or mergers, via Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR).

1 of 1

Story summary

The James Webb Space Telescope identified eight Einstein rings, lenses revealing galaxies distorted into circles by gravity bending space.
The COSMOS-Web project identified those rings among over 400 candidates, offering insights into galaxy formation and dark matter.
An odd radio circle, RAD J131346.9+500320, shows two overlapping rings; ORCs may arise from superwinds or mergers, via Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR).