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Most distant galaxy ever seen - 13.4 billion light years away

Most distant galaxy ever seen - 13.4 billion light years away
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Scientists at the space agency NASA say the Hubble telescope has detected a galaxy 13.4 billion light years away. It’s the most distant galaxy ever

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Scientists at the space agency NASA say the Hubble telescope has detected a galaxy 13.4 billion light years away.

It’s the most distant galaxy ever seen through the instrument.

The infant galaxy called GN-Z11 is significant because it gives scientists insight into what the early universe might have looked like.

On Thursday NASA released the first picture of the galaxy.

Joining the #GIFparty! NASA_Hubble</a> views farthest galaxy we&#39;ve ever seen! <a href="https://t.co/9uZZodmhF7">https://t.co/9uZZodmhF7</a> <a href="https://t.co/M8FTAuChY8">pic.twitter.com/M8FTAuChY8</a></p>&mdash; NASA Goddard Images (NASAGoddardPix) March 3, 2016

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