The new map of the Milky Way, made by the ESO, reveals the galaxy’s core, uncovering 1.5 billion celestial objects, a tenfold increase compared to previous maps.
Lead researcher Dante Minniti expressed the profound impact of this study, claiming, 'We made so many discoveries, we have changed the view of our Galaxy forever.' The extensive datasets reveal new insights into star formation.
Data from the VISTA telescope spans 420 nights, covering an area equivalent to 8,600 full moons, building the most detailed map of our galaxy with 500 terabytes of data.
With images capturing nebulae like NGC 3603 and clusters like Messier 22, the VVVX map showcases brilliant phenomena and deepens our understanding of stellar evolution.
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