When astronomers observe a very distant galaxy, they see light emitted long ago. Looking farther into space also means looking deeper into the history of the universe.
Why “distance” can be complicated
NASA reported in January 2026 that Webb observed MoM-z14 as it appeared about 280 million years after the Big Bang. Light-travel time and present-day distance are different quantities in an expanding universe. This early-universe object is not part of our gift catalogue; our collection concentrates on galaxies with compelling detailed imagery.
Further reading: NASA Science.
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