Stargazing James Webb Telescope capability ?

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The universe is approximately 13.5 billion years old, and the Hubble telescope has identified galaxies dating back to 13.2 billion years. The James Webb Telescope, while advanced, cannot detect objects or galaxies older than 13.5 billion years due to the limitations of light visibility. Before about 300,000 years after the Big Bang, the universe was opaque to light, preventing any observations from that time. Therefore, it is not feasible for any telescope to capture images of the universe before this period. Understanding these limitations is crucial for interpreting the capabilities of the James Webb Telescope.
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Our Universe is 13.5 Billion Years old approximately. Till now Hubble telescope has discovered galaxy at 13.2 billion light-years ago. Is it possible for James Webb Telescope to discover object or galaxy prior to 13.5 Billion Years old?
 
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