James Webb Telescope Discovers Universe's Most Distant Galaxy

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy ever observed, named JADES-GS-z14-0, providing a remarkable view into the early universe. The light from this galaxy has traveled for approximately 13.5 billion years, originating just 300 million years after the Big Bang. Measuring 1,600 light-years across, JADES-GS-z14-0 is notable for its size and brightness, primarily due to the young stars within it. Hailed as a significant milestone by astronomers, this discovery exemplifies Webb's capability to "see back in time" by capturing light that has traversed the vast expanse of the universe. The second-most-distant galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-1, was also identified, furthering our understanding of the "cosmic dawn" period. These findings underscore the immense scale of cosmic expansion, as the current distance between JADES-GS-z14-0 and the Milky Way is now around 34 billion light years due to the universe's expansion.