Forget Flat-Earthers; a “Flat Galaxy” Enters the Cosmic Scene

It might sound incredible, but there are still a lot of people out there who believe that our world is not a sphere-shaped planet. Those conspiracy theorists firmly believe that NASA and all the other space agencies are lying to us, and they refuse to accept even simple scientific facts.

But just in case you don’t have a lot of fun amusing yourself with flat-Earthers, you must know that some galaxies out there are indeed “flat”. One proof is the IC 335 galaxy, as Syfy.com reveals. On the other side, astronomers haven’t yet discovered what could be called a “flat planet”.

The Hubble telescope captured the image of the galaxy, and the gadget shows that it still has a lot to show until it will be replaced by the James-Webb Telescope in December. And yes, after a lot of delays, we’re pretty sure that Webb will indeed be launched into space in December!

NASA will launch JWST around Christmas

The James Webb Space Telescope is NASA’s new idea for taking a deep look at the galaxies and stars that started to illuminate the early Universe. The space agency announced that it would launch the telescope on December 18, meaning just a week before Christmas.

Gregory L. Robinson from the Webb mission of NASA said as quoted by the space agency’s website:

I am inspired by our dedicated team and our global partnerships that have made this incredible endeavor possible. Together, we’ve overcome technical obstacles along the way as well as challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. I also am grateful for the steadfast support of Congress. Now that we have an observatory and a rocket ready for launch, I am looking forward to the big day and the amazing science to come.

Therefore, flat-Earthers should refocus their attention elsewhere next time they think about rooting for any “flat” cosmic objects.