Eyes on the Universe | How University of Arizona Researchers Confirmed Farthest Galaxy with JWST

Eyes on the Universe | How University of Arizona Researchers Confirmed Farthest Galaxy with JWST

A team of scientists from the University of Arizona has achieved a remarkable discovery in their exploration of the universe. Using advanced instruments NIRCam and MIRI—both led at the University—aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, they identified the farthest known galaxy, JADES GS-z14-0, existing just 300 million years after the Big Bang. This extraordinary finding reshapes our understanding of galaxy evolution, revealing a more intricate early universe. As researchers investigate this cosmic mystery, they illuminate the profound history of the cosmos, inspiring new possibilities for the future of astronomy.

Producer/Cinematographer/Editor: Arlene Islas

0:00 - Overview of the mission's objectives in discovering distant galaxies.
1:19 - JWST Instrument Overview
2:11 - Finding the record-holder galaxy with NIRCam.
5:02 - Unexpected Brightness with MIRI
6:05 - Confirming the Farthest Galaxy
8:30 - Significance of Cosmic Origins

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