Hubble Captures Images of Early Universe Galaxy Involved in Reionization

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Published: 2026-06-24T11:16:08Z
Category: science
Source: Space.com
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The Hubble Space Telescope has observed a distant galaxy, MXDFz4.4, which existed shortly after the Big Bang. This galaxy emits ultraviolet light, indicating its contribution to the reionization of the early universe's neutral hydrogen gas. This discovery provides valuable information on how the cosmic environment transformed, allowing light to travel freely.

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