| SXDF-NB1006-2 | |
|---|---|
 Image of SXDF-NB1006-2 taken by Subaru XMM-Newton Deep Survey Field. | |
| Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 02h 18m 56.5s |
| Declination | −05° 19′ 58.9″ |
| Redshift | 7.2120±0.0003[1] |
| Distance | 12.9billionlight-years (light travel distance) 29billionlight-years (proper distance) |
| Other designations | |
| SKO2012 SXDF-NB1006-2 | |
SXDF-NB1006-2 is a distantgalaxy located in theCetus constellation, with a spectroscopicredshift ofz = 7.213 or 12.91 billion light-years away.[2] It was discovered by theSubaru XMM-Newton Deep Survey Field.[2] The galaxy was claimed to be the most distant galaxy at announcement in June 2012, as the more distant claimants were not confirmed spectroscopically at the time. It exceeded the previous confirmed distance holder,GN-108036, also discovered by the Subaru.[3] Oxygen emission lines have been detected in its spectrum.[4]
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| Preceded by | Most distant galaxy 2012–2013 | Succeeded by |
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