infrared map of the Milky Way

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ESO Announces the Most Detailed Infrared Map of the Milky Way Ever Created

The cosmos never ceases to amaze, and the latest achievement by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is a testament to that wonder. Astronomers have released the most detailed infrared map of the Milky Way ever created, showcasing over 1.5 billion objects within our galaxy. This remarkable endeavor spanned more than 13

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ESO Announces the Most Detailed Infrared Map of the Milky Way Ever Created

The cosmos never ceases to amaze, and the latest achievement by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is a testament to that wonder. Astronomers have released the most detailed infrared map of the Milky Way ever created, showcasing over 1.5 billion objects within our galaxy. This remarkable endeavor spanned more than 13 years, using the powerful VISTA telescope located at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile. A Journey Through the Milky Way Using an astounding 500 terabytes of data, this project marks the