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'Little speck of universe': First image from Webb telescope unveiled

Tuesday, 12 July 2022 6:55 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 12 July 2022 7:02 AM ]

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful observatory to be placed in orbit, has revealed the clearest infrared image of the early universe, going back 13 billion years.

"If you held a grain of sand on the tip of your finger at arm’s length, that is the part of the universe that you're seeing," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told US President Joe Biden after the stunning shot was revealed during a White House briefing.

(Source: AFP)

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