1.   The main thrust of the research will be the study of the early Universe and galaxy formation.

2.   Astronomers also said the findings could provide new insights into how dark matter affects galaxy formation.

3.   Astronomers expect the findings to help refine models of galaxy formation and evolution through time.

4.   Ferguson said the count came as no surprise, because other evidence indicates that star and galaxy formation was particularly rampant in the early universe.

5.   In that case, both low-mass stars and exotic particles may contribute to galaxy formation and structure.

6.   Observations of the earliest stages of galaxy formation could help them to figure out how that process worked.

7.   The finding from the Hubble Space Telescope contradicts the account of galaxy formation found in most astronomy textbooks.

8.   The mystery of galaxy formation would be solved at once if astronomers could follow a particular galaxy through time, which, alas, is impossible.

9.   By studying these stellar remnants, he said, astronomers should be able to learn more about galaxy formation.