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LAE J095950.99+021219.1
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Sextans
Right ascension	09 59 50.99
Declination	+02° 12′ 49.1″
Redshift	6.944
Distance	13 billion light-years (light travel distance)
Apparent magnitude (V)	24.1
Other designations
※ 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.

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

References※

External links※

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