A while back, researchers discovered an unusually shaped galaxy that was subsequently dubbed “the infinity galaxy” because of its resemblance to the infinity symbol. Comprised of two galaxies colliding with one another, the infinity galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole situated within a vast cloud of gas in between the its two constituent galaxies. The galaxy’s unique structure has been posited by some as evidence of direct collapse black hole formation, a galaxy formation related theory positing that supermassive large black holes can form directly from the collapse of large gas clouds. This theory has also been posited as a potential solution to the problem of mature-looking black holes in the early universe, hence why I believe the discovery of this galaxy holds relevance to our group. What do you all think about this?
For more information, please read these articles:
https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/jwst-finds-unusual-black-hole-in-the-center-of-the-infinity-galaxy-how-can-we-make-sense-of-this
https://www.wired.com/story/newly-discovered-infinity-galaxy-could-prove-how-ancient-supermassive-black-holes-formed/
Black holes and their non-existence was discussed at length here, and nothing has changed to convince me that we have a better understanding of what is happening with these large masses.
My point of view is that those masses are not as large as claimed because some effects due to plasmas on light can mimic the presence of a gravitational field. But more research is needed to simulate these effects.
Hypothetically speaking though, supposing that the apparent size of these masses is not due to “some effects due to plasmas,” and that black holes actually do exist, what effect would the infinity galaxy have on both concordance and non-concordance models? Could it truly provide evidence of a solution to the ‘early galaxy problem?’
I don’t know. I have not thought about this because it involves speculating on speculations based on a speculative cosmology.
Chances I would be wasting my time are approximately 100%.