“How the Universe Began — String Theory & Hubble’s View of NGC 6956”
How Did the Universe Begin?
Scientists have long searched for answers to how our universe began—from the
Big Bang
to the birth of galaxies.
Enter String Theory
String theory suggests that everything—from atoms to galaxies—is made of
tiny vibrating strings
.
Hubble Eyes Galaxy NGC 6956
Scientists used
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
to capture the barred spiral galaxy
NGC 6956
, 214 million light-years away.
Why NGC 6956 Is Important
This galaxy’s structure and light patterns help scientists study galaxy formation—and hint at what the
early universe
may have looked like.