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.
Astronomers Unveil First 3D Map of Milky Way's Interstellar Dust
Astronomers have developed the first three-dimensional (3D) map detailing the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky Way, marking a significant breakthrough for precise astronomical observation and studies in astrochemistry and galactic evolution.
Researchers reveal 1st 3D map of properties of interstellar dust in Milky Way
Researchers have revealed the first three-dimensional (3D) map of the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky Way Galaxy, Xinhua News reported Friday. The breakthrough will play a crucial role in enhancing precise astronomical observations and advancing research in astrochemistry and galactic evolution.
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?
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,
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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Mission accomplished for space telescope Gaia
Gaia is a space telescope onboard a satellite that has orbited the sun for 11 years. With the help of astrometry, which is a technique to measure the positions, distances and movements of stars ...
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Something Mysterious Swept Over Our Entire Solar System, Scientists Say
A giant wave of undulating gas and dust appears, per new research, to have engulfed our Solar System millions of years ago.
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Saying Farewell to the Gaia Mission, Which Mapped the Milky Way
And so Gaia, even though it’s almost like the air that astronomers breathe, as someone once told me, is also kind of a telescope or a mission that only astronomers can love. Feltman: Mm ...
Scans of seemingly empty space reveal black holes not far from earth
If a star orbits a black hole, it will appear from a distance to be orbiting empty space. Gaia projects the star’s orbit on a plane in the sky while ground-based telescopes meanwhile track how light ...
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LAMOST data helps solve century-old cosmic puzzle
Published as a cover story in Science on Friday, this cosmic atlas solves a decade-old challenge in astronomy by revealing ...