Scientists find tiny but very bright galaxy using James Webb Space Telescope

The findings could help astronomers learn more about galaxies that were present shortly after the universe came into existence.
Researchers have discovered a tiny galaxy with big star power (ESA/Webb/Nasa/CSA/P Kelly)

Researchers have discovered a tiny galaxy with big star power (ESA/Webb/Nasa/CSA/P Kelly)

Researchers have discovered a tiny galaxy with big star power using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

The galaxy is the smallest ever discovered at this distance – about 500 million years after the Big Bang.

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