Astronomers discover extremely distant galaxy that looks like the Milky Way

The galaxy, named SPT0418-47, looks as it was when the Universe was just 1.4 billion years old, just 10% of its current age
Astronomers discover extremely distant galaxy that looks like the Milky Way
Lensed view of SPT0418-47
Wed, 12 Aug, 2020 - 20:38
Nilima Marshall, PA Science Reporter

Astronomers have spotted an extremely distant galaxy that looks “surprisingly” like the Milky Way.

The galaxy, named SPT0418-47, looks as it was when the Universe was just 1.4 billion years old, just 10% of its current age.

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