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New 3D map of the universe

New 3D map of the universe

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has finished its five-year mission to build a comprehensive high-resolution map of the cosmos, marking a major paradigm shift in cosmology.

Using cutting-edge technology, researchers from 17 countries collaborated to gather data on the universe's expansion history with unprecedented precision.

The resulting map reveals the large-scale structure of the universe over 11 billion years, offering new insights into the forces that drive galactic movement.

Scientists believe this data will be crucial in determining if dark energy is a constant force or if its influence has weakened as the universe has aged.

Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
Instrument for conducting a spectrographic survey of distant galaxies
University of Edinburgh
Public university in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Unversity 1937–1963 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, predecessor of Newcastle University