James Webb Spots Universe's Oldest Known Galaxy: Light from 290 Million Years After the Big Bang
By Rahul Somavanshi
SPACE/ASTRONOMY
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The James Webb Space Telescope spotted the universe's oldest known galaxy.
Light from this ancient galaxy dates back to 290 million years after the Big Bang.
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This groundbreaking discovery sets a new record for cosmic observations.
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JADES-GS-z14-0 is surprisingly bright for such a distant galaxy.
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Astronomers were shocked by the galaxy's proximity to another, forming a larger object.
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The galaxy spans over 1,600 light-years, indicating massive young stars.
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The presence of oxygen suggests multiple star generations existed early on.
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Cosmic Dawn refers to the period when the first galaxies were born.
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Webb's infrared capabilities enable unprecedented views of the early universe.
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