NASA's James Webb Space telescope captures image of most distant star, ‘Earendel’ that is hotter than the Sun

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Also read: Chandrayaan-3 mission: ISRO releases images of Earth, Moon captured by Lunar Lander The implications of Earendel's size hint at the presence of a potential companion star, a revelation discernible thanks to Webb's ability to stretch light into wavelengths beyond Hubble's range, reported HT Tech. Webb's sophisticated camera also unveils the Sunrise Arc galaxy in intricate detail.

It stands as the most magnified depiction of a fledgling galaxy, showcasing a constellation of young and mature stars as minute specks. Earendel holds a central position within this galaxy, affording scientists a deeper understanding of star clusters within Milky Way during its infancy.

Also read: After weeks of silence, NASA restores contact with the 47-year-old Voyager 2 spacecraft,interstellar Researchers are diligently exploring Earendel and the Sunrise Arc galaxy, utilising Webb's specialised camera to unravel the galaxy's composition and ascertain its distance. While Webb has identified other distant stars employing this technique, none rival the remoteness of Earendel.

These discoveries metaphorically open a cosmic gateway for scientists, enabling them to delve into the early universe and its nascent stellar inhabitants. The team is optimistic that this might lead to spotting the very first stars made from the universe's basic stuff that is hydrogen and helium.