Webb telescope finds bright galaxy 280 million years after Big Bang

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Webb telescope confirmed a galaxy existing 280 million years after the Big Bang, pushing observational limits closer to the universe's dawn. The galaxy, MoM-z14, exhibits surprising brightness and high nitrogen levels, challenging existing theories about early cosmic evolution and star formation. This discovery aids in mapping the reionization period and highlights unexpected features in the early universe, prompting new research directions.


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