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James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Most Distant Known Galaxy Again, 290 Million Years After Big Bang

May 30, 2024, 05:00 PM

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered what appears to be the most distant known galaxy, breaking its own previous record again. This newly identified galaxy existed only 290 million years after the Big Bang, making it the oldest galaxy ever observed. The discovery was made by an international team of researchers and has been confirmed by NASA. The galaxy is also noted for its remarkable brightness, which adds to its significance in understanding the early universe. NASA also announced the discovery of two new record-breaking galaxies that hold key insights into the origin of the universe.