Unveiling IZw18 age's mystery: Resolved Stellar Populations and Star Formation History Study with JWST/NIRCam

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author Bortolini, Giacomo
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contents With its peculiar appearance, I Zw 18 has long been considered a unique example of a young galaxy in the nearby Universe. In this paper, we summarize the observational history of this famous galaxy, discuss the controversies surrounding its evolutionary state, and present new insights gained from JWST/NIRCam observations. These recent findings shed light on one of the most intriguing mysteries in extragalactic astronomy.
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spellingShingle Unveiling IZw18 age's mystery: Resolved Stellar Populations and Star Formation History Study with JWST/NIRCam
Bortolini, Giacomo
Astrophysics of Galaxies
With its peculiar appearance, I Zw 18 has long been considered a unique example of a young galaxy in the nearby Universe. In this paper, we summarize the observational history of this famous galaxy, discuss the controversies surrounding its evolutionary state, and present new insights gained from JWST/NIRCam observations. These recent findings shed light on one of the most intriguing mysteries in extragalactic astronomy.
title Unveiling IZw18 age's mystery: Resolved Stellar Populations and Star Formation History Study with JWST/NIRCam
topic Astrophysics of Galaxies
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.04965