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Scientists release largest 2D universe map, aiding AI data analysis

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Scientists have unveiled the most extensive 2D map of the universe to date, a project that took 13 years to complete. This map, known as the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys, encompasses three-quarters of the sky and catalogs approximately four billion celestial objects, including stars, galaxies, and supernovae. The data, collected using telescopes from NSF NOIRLab, will also be instrumental in training AI tools to process vast amounts of astronomical data and advance astrophysical research. AI

IMPACT This extensive dataset will serve as a crucial resource for training AI models, potentially accelerating discoveries in astrophysics and cosmology.

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    Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe | NOIRLab https:// noirlab.edu/public/news/noirla b2620/ The new DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys map serves as the

    Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe | NOIRLab https:// noirlab.edu/public/news/noirla b2620/ The new DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys map serves as the foundation for the largest-ever 3D map of the Universe, used to investigate dark energy "The newest DESI Legacy Imaging…

    LINKS noirlab.edu/…/noirlab2620

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