Most Distant Galaxy

November 29, 2024

This mesmerizing 3D visualization showcases galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) for the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES).

The visualization features 9,500 galaxies from a segment of the JADES image, focusing on the Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey (GOODS) South field—a region extensively studied by the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Chandra X-ray Observatory, and other observatories.

The video journey begins with a flyby of galaxies in the nearby universe. These galaxies appear larger and more structured. As the journey progresses, we encounter more distant galaxies, which are smaller and appear more distorted.

The visual spectacle culminates with a focus on the galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0. This galaxy, with a redshift of 14.32, holds the record as the most distant known galaxy, representing a time less than 300 million years after the Big Bang.

Immerse yourself in this cosmic journey and witness the breathtaking scale and beauty of our universe, revealed through the power of the JWST.

Credits:

Visualization: Christian Nieves (STScI), Frank Summers (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI), Greg Bacon (STScI)

Science: JADES Team, Kevin Hainline (University of Arizona)

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