Scientists create largest 2D map of the universe with 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion cosmic objects
Astronomers have released a massive 2D map of the universe containing 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion cosmic objects. The map, created by the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys team, serves as a foundation for future 3D mapping efforts.
Why it matters
This data provides a critical resource for astronomers to study the structure and evolution of the universe.
"It's part of the fabric of astronomy research now."
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Click for next article A group of galaxies nicknamed the Copeland Septet, in the constellation of Leo. This is part of a huge map of the universe. (Image credit: DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys/LBNL/DOE & KPNO/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Astronomers have released the largest two-dimensional map of the universe ever created, offering a sweeping new view of nearly 4 billion celestial objects across roughly three-quarters of the sky.
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