James Webb Space Telescope captures the most distant starlight ever seen

James Webb telescope image
Two of the farthest galaxies seen to date are captured in these Webb Space Telescope pictures of the outer regions of the giant galaxy cluster Abell 2744. Two of the farthest galaxies seen to date are captured in these Webb Space Telescope pictures of the outer regions of the giant galaxy cluster Abell 2744 (Image credit: NASA)

Since the James Webb telescope was put into action earlier this year it has captured photos of a sparkling Dwarf Galaxy, the stunning Tarantula Nebula and the Pillars of Creation.  Now it has broken a new record by capturing a nebula further away than ever before in the outer regions of the distant Glass Galaxy. 

Compared to the famous Hubble telescope, the James Webb telescope blows it out of the park in color and clarity and has been able to photograph sections of the universe as never seen before. The latest mind-blowing photos to be sent back to earth are of very distant galaxies situated in the outer regions of the giant galaxy cluster Abell 2744. 

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Hannah Rooke
Staff Writer

Having studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of the West of England Hannah developed a love for photography through a module on photojournalism. She specializes in Portrait, Fashion and lifestyle photography but has more recently branched out in the world of stylized product photography. For the last 3 years Hannah has worked at Wex Photo Video as a Senior Sales Assistant using her experience and knowledge of cameras to help people buy the equipment that is right for them. With 5 years experience working with studio lighting, Hannah has run many successful workshops teaching people how to use different lighting setups.