The Oldest Objects Ever Observed

A look at the record-breaking cosmic discoveries that define our current understanding of the early universe.

The top 3

  1. JADES-GS-z14-0 Galaxy: Currently holding the record for the most distant known galaxy, existing just 290 million years after the Big Bang.
  2. CMB Radiation Echo: The Cosmic Microwave Background represents the oldest electromagnetic radiation in the universe, dating back 380,000 years after the Big Bang.
  3. Earendel Star: Detected by Webb, Earendel is the most distant individual star known, existing within the first billion years of cosmic history.

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