Earendel

Earendel is a distant star, observed by astronomers using powerful telescopes. Its light has taken over 12.9 billion years to reach us, meaning we see it as it was shortly after the universe began. This makes Earendel one of the most distant stars ever detected, providing valuable insights into the early universe's formation and evolution. Because of its incredible distance, studying Earendel helps scientists understand how the first stars and galaxies developed, offering a glimpse into the universe's infancy.