Everything we see in the universe is a glimpse into the past, as light from distant objects takes varying time to reach us, revealing history.
The nearest star, Proxima Centauri, has light that arrives after journeying for 4.2 years, showcasing how distant astronomy captures moments long gone.
Observing the Andromeda galaxy allows us to see it as it was 2.5 million years ago, illustrating just how vast and ancient space is.
The light from our most distant observed galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, is 13.5 billion years old, reflecting the universe's immense age and history.
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