The most distant object in the observable universe

A deep optical image of the afterglow of the gamma-ray burst GRB 090429B, arguably the most distant object known in the universe.The light from this object has been traveling towards us for about 13.2 billion years, or 96% of the age of the universe. Since the universe is not static but expanding, today this object is much farther away than 13.2 billion light-years.

http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/9798/0,,15728002,00.html

This is one of the shows on my schedule. Interesting section on "Serious Games". Interesting. Check it out.

How they are able to calculate such things with any degree of certainty is mind boggling.

Maybe I could've been more specific in my post. What I wanted to say was, such mysteries, of deep space and complex proteins, are now solved with the help of enthusiasts, through "Serious Games".
I apologize for my vagueness.

Nope. I still have no idea what you're talking about.

LMAO


On another note. I love reading things about the known universe. +1 for this.

Ok, don't kill me now.
I was saying, guys at NASA are not the only ones calculating these things. The distance and type and all. We'll get more info on that soon. Read the episode's summary or watch the vid.
I was trying to tell how these things are now being dealt with. The arguements, I mean.
Better clarify any doubts than get attacked...duh...