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Detailed map of dust in Milky Way

Astronomy's dirty window to space: A detailed map of dust in the Milky Way

When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it appears? Or does the star merely look reddish, since its light has had to travel through a cloud of cosmic dust to reach our telescope?

Gizmodo · 2d

Astronomers Just Created the Most Detailed 3D Map of Cosmic Dust Yet

Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the stuff at scale.

Science Daily · 1d

Detailed map of dust in the Milky Way

Astronomers have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million spectra from ESA's Gaia mission, results from the LAMOST spectral survey,

EurekAlert! · 3d

Astronomy’s dirty window to space

Astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million spectra from ESA’s Gaia mission,

earth · 1d

Cosmic map reveals that the Milky Way's dust has very unusual properties

Previous efforts to map the galaxy's dust were challenged by limited data, but the Gaia mission has provided a treasure trove of information.

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How to Find Constellations in the Night Sky

It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance.

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Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

Whether it's the upcoming planetary parade in late February, the Gamma Normid meteor shower in March or the stars and beyond ... having some of the best astronomy gear to hand.

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Detailed map of dust in Milky Way

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