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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/363075.stm
Preceded by
 Most distant radio galaxy Succeeded by
current
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