Astronomers observe most distant galaxy ever spotted

[Sherman A1]

Astronomers have spotted what could be the most distant astronomical object ever seen - a galaxy.

Named HD1, the galaxy candidate is some 13.5 billion light-years away, and scientists are speculating what exactly it is.

Researchers propose two ideas, with the first being that HD1 may be forming stars at an astounding rate and is possibly even home to the universe's very first stars known as Population III stars - which have never been observed.

Alternatively, HD1 may contain a supermassive black hole about 100 million times the mass of the Sun, the scientists suggest.

https://www.rte.ie/news/science/2022/0407/1290886-new-galaxy/

[Wounded Bear]

1. Thanks for the link! nt

[PJMcK]

2. The Webb Telescope will be online soon

No court it will be able to gather more information.

Since the universe is estimated to be roughly 13.8 billion years old, HD1 must have been one of the first galaxies to form.

Science is so cool!

[Fullduplexxx]

3. A galaxy at 13.5 billion b.l.y.s isnt that the age of it all

How could a galaxy form in that short of time ?