The age of the most distant galaxy ever seen barely makes any sense

Astronomers have discovered the most distant galaxy ever observed, known as GN-z14 or MoM-z14, with light that has been traveling through space for approximately 13.5 billion years. This galaxy is seen as it existed just 400 million years after the Big Bang, providing a unique glimpse into the early universe. The observation was made possible by the Hubble Space Telescope and other advanced telescopes, which captured the faint light emitted by the galaxy. The discovery sheds light on the formation and evolution of galaxies in the early universe, a period known as the cosmic dawn. With a distance of over 13.5 billion light-years, MoM-z14 is the farthest galaxy ever seen, surpassing the previous record holder, GN-z11, which was observed at a distance of 13.4 billion light-years. The finding has significant implications for our understanding of the universe's early stages and the formation of the first stars and galaxies.