Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified MoM z14, the oldest known galaxy, formed 280 million years post-Big Bang, surpassing the last record-holder by 10 million years. The findings, which are pending peer review, reveal how this ancient galaxy existed just 13.5 billion years ago. The telescope's infrared sensors have made it possible to explore the early universe, observing celestial objects while accounting for redshift, a phenomenon caused by the universe's expansion. This groundbreaking discovery highlights the telescope's capabilities in examining the cosmos just a few hundred million years after its inception.
The astronomers reported their findings in a preprint, noting that MoM z14 originated 280 million years after the Big Bang, thereby breaking the previous record.
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have discovered a galaxy, MoM z14, that is approximately 13.5 billion years away, providing valuable insights into the universe's early history.
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