The Largest 2D Map of the Universe Has Just Been Revealed
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Episode The Largest 2D Map of the Universe Has Just Been Revealed
The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys have unveiled the largest 2D color map of the universe, cataloging nearly four billion celestial objects across 75% of the sky. Built from more than 260,000 telescope exposures and infrared data, this publicly available atlas will help scientists explore dark energy, dark matter, and gravitational lenses—while providing a crucial foundation for future observatories. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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