Most powerful space telescope ever built identifies ancient star-studded galaxy

Known as GS-9209, the galaxy formed around 600 to 800 million years after the Big Bang, and is the earliest of its kind found to date, researchers say

The most powerful space telescope ever built has identified an ancient star-studded galaxy (G Brammer/C Williams/A Carnall/University of Edinburgh)

Mon, 22 May, 2023 - 17:12

Nina Massey, PA Science Correspondent

Astronomers have used the most powerful telescope ever built to identify a massive, densely packed galaxy 25 million light years away.

Known as GS-9209, the galaxy formed around 600 to 800 million years after the Big Bang, and is the earliest of its kind found to date, researchers say.