LAE J095950.99+021219.1 explained

LAE J095950.99+021219.1
Epoch:	J2000
Z:	6.944
Dist Ly:	13 billion light-years (light travel distance)
Appmag V:	24.1
Constellation Name:	Sextans
Names:	[HMR2011] LAE 2

LAE J095950.99+021219.1 is one of the most distant galaxies discovered as of yet, and has high scientific use, as it has revealed many important details of the early universe and emerging stars. LAE J095950.99+021219.1 is about 13 billion light years away and is among the most-distant known objects in the universe. It is a Lyman-alpha emitter.^[1]

Discovery

LAE J095950.99+021219.1 was discovered in mid-2012. It was observed using the Magellan Telescopes at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.

Light

LAE J095950.99+021219.1 is emitting light identified at redshift 6.944. It is 2-3 times fainter than other Lyman Alpha Galaxies.

See also

• List of the most distant astronomical objects

External links

• Astronomers discover faintest distant galaxy - Science Daily
• A Lyα GALAXY AT REDSHIFT z = 6.944 IN THE COSMOS FIELD

Notes and References

1. Rhoads. James E.. Hibon. Pascale. Malhotra. Sangeeta. Cooper. Michael. Weiner. Benjamin. A Lyman Alpha Galaxy at Redshift z=6.944 in the COSMOS Field. The Astrophysical Journal. 20 June 2012. 752. 2. L28. 10.1088/2041-8205/752/2/L28. 1205.3161 . 2012ApJ...752L..28R . 118383532 .