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Largest 3D map of the universe spanning over 47 million galaxies could rewrite physics forever

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A small portion of the DESI map reveals the large-scale structure of the universe. Arrangement of bluish-white vector-like dots on a dark background.

This is just a small portion of the DESI map, which reveals the large-scale structure of the universe. Each dot represents a galaxy. Credit: DESI Collaboration and DESI Member Institutions/DOE/KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor (image); M. Zamani/NSF NOIRLab (image processing) From a mountaintop in Arizona, an army of robotic eyes has been peering into the deep past of … Read more

Largest 3D map of the universe ever shows 47 million galaxies from the Milky Way to ‘cosmic noon’

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Blue and white map on a dark background. Dense regions indicate areas where galaxies and galaxy clusters are clumping together to form threads of the cosmic web. .

Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Part of DESI’s 5th year large-scale structure map of the universe. |Credit: DESI Collaboration and DESI Member Institutions/DOE/KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R. ProctorImage Processing: M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab) simple facts What is it: Largest 3D map of the universe ever created Where … Read more