Astronomers detect ultra faint galaxy dating back to the early universe

Astronomers have discovered the faintest galaxy ever detected, dating back to the early universe. The ancient structure, which has been nicknamed Tayna, is estimated to have existed around 400 million years after the tumultuous birth of our universe, which exploded into life 13.8 billion years ago.

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Section: Space

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• Hubble
• Galaxy
• Spitzer
• NASA

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