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Robert Lea

James Webb Space Telescope confirms 'Maisie's galaxy' is one of the earliest ever seen

It might not look like much but this glowing orange blob is one of the most important galaxies in recent astronomical history

Though it may not look like much in images, appearing as just a glowing orange blob of light, Maisie's galaxy shows that when it comes to space, appearances can be deceptive. 

As one of the first objects captured by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope in the summer of 2022, this simple splotch represents the dawn of a new age for astronomy because of how utterly ancient it appears to be. 

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