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Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2002

The Cosmic Infrared Background

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A close-up image of the Cosmic Infrared Background (CIB), showcasing light from the earliest stars and galaxies. The image, captured by the 2MASS telescope, reveals a surprisingly bright background, indicating prolific star formation in the early universe (redshift 1-7). The speckled appearance is due to the distribution of these ancient celestial objects. Black areas represent obscured regions.
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