Red Nugget Galaxies The Universe's Ultimate Survivors

The video explores the dynamic universe, focusing on red nuggets, ancient galaxies that have survived cosmic evolution. It explains the differences between spiral and elliptical galaxies and how red nuggets, discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope, are massive yet compact. These galaxies are remnants of the first elliptical galaxies and have avoided collisions for billions of years. The video discusses how supermassive black holes in red nuggets prevent new star formation, a process called quenching. This understanding helps unravel the mysteries of galaxy formation and evolution.

What role do supermassive black holes play in the formation of red nuggets?

What is the significance of the heat detected at the center of red nuggets?