TN J0924-2201
| TN J0924-2201 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Right ascension | 09h 24m 19.92s |
| Declination | −22° 01′ 41.5″ |
| Redshift | 5.19 |
| Distance | 12.523 billion light-years |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | radio galaxy |
TN J0924-2201 is the most distant radio galaxy known to date. It was discovered by Wil van Breugel in 1999.[1]
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Most distant radio galaxy | Succeeded by current |
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