Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.
Astronomers have completed the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever created, using data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) to map the cosmos. The map covers approximately 75% of the entire sky and contains 5.6 trillion pixels, including 4 billion celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, black holes, and asteroids.
The map was created over five years, with over 160 scientists involved in data collection. The data has already been used in over 1,800 scientific papers, and is expected to be a valuable resource for future research. The map is available online as a free tool for exploring the vast imaging data.
The map is a significant step forward in understanding the universe, particularly in the study of dark energy, which is thought to be responsible for the expansion of the universe. The map will also serve as a reference point for other cosmic projects, such as NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and will help researchers to better understand the formation of galaxies and the evolution of the universe.
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