1.5 billion cosmic objects dazzle in the largest infrared Milky Way map ever created
This collage highlights a small selection of regions of the Milky Way imaged as part of the most detailed infrared map ever of our galaxy. Here we see, from left to right and top
'We have changed the view of our galaxy forever': Astronomers capture most detailed ever infrared map of the Milky Way
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have released the largest infrared map of the Milky Way ever. The enormous dataset contains millions of new objects, and the researchers expect to scour it for discoveries for years to come.
The 'gigantic' Milky Way map that's taken 13 years to create
Well that's what a group of astronomers have done in order to published a gigantic map of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists say the work has revealed discoveries that have changed their view of the galaxy "forever".
See the wonders of the Milky Way in this new infrared map
The European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope has collected more than 500 terabytes of data on our galaxy.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
See The Gigantic New Map Of The Milky Way That Took 13 Years To Make
The most detailed infrared map of the Milky Way ever made has been published after observations by the VISTA telescope over 13 years were compiled.
Astronomers unveil most detailed map of the Milky Way
Astronomers have published a gigantic map of the Milky Way, unveiling discoveries that have changed their view of the galaxy “forever”. The infrared map contains more than 1.5 billion objects, including newborn stars,
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This Is the Biggest Map of the Milky Way Ever
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