JWST May Have Observed Ancient Supernova

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Published: 2026-09-01
Category: science
Source: Notebookcheck News / Phys.org
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have identified SN 2023aeaf, one of the most distant exploding stars ever confirmed, at a redshift of 3.195. This supernova's light has traveled for an estimated 11.7 billion years, potentially offering crucial insights into the death of massive stars in the universe's early stages and stellar evolution.

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