Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Astronomers Spy Oldest Object In Universe

(CBS/AP) Astronomers have spotted a burst of energy from a dying star, setting a record for the oldest and most distant object seen by Earth yet.

The 10-second blast was from when the universe was only 630 million years old.

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See also:

Hubble Survey Reveals Formation Of Universe's First Massive Galaxies

Cosmic 'Fountain Of Youth' Spied By Hubble Space Telescope