The James Webb Telescope (JWST or Webb) has made a groundbreaking discovery by revealing the existence of hundreds of ancient galaxies, potentially among the earliest entities in the universe.

This significant finding represents a significant leap from the mere handful of known ancient galaxies that were previously documented, Space reports.

According to a recent study, conducted as part of the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES) international collaboration, these remarkably young galaxies showcased intricate structures and clusters of star formation as early as 600 million years following the Big Bang.

The study involved extensive observations carried out over a month, focusing on two small regions in the sky: one situated in the Ursa Minor constellation and the other in the direction of the Fornax cluster.

Within these specific areas, the researchers identified over 700 previously unknown youthful galaxies, shedding light on the appearance of the cosmos during its earliest stages.

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