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What is the distance of the galaxy MACSO647-JD from the planet Earth?

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144.4 billion light years

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3.1 billion light years

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13.3 billion light years

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4.7 billion light years

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The correct option is C 13.3 billion light years
The galaxy MACSO647- JD is the most distant object in the universe. It is 13.3 billion light years away from Earth. It has been photographed by Hubble space telescope.

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