The first test images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have captured light from millions of distant stars and galaxies, and are expected to reveal thousands of previously unseen asteroids. The observatory is expected to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
NASA's SPHEREx mission aims to study the origins of the universe, the history of galaxies, and the presence of water and pre-biotic molecules in planetary systems. It will conduct an all-sky spectral survey to gather data on over 100 million stars and galaxies, providing insights into large-scale cosmic structures and the history of galaxy formation.
The first part of the largest 3D map of the universe ever made has been released, featuring 14 million galaxies and tens of millions of stars. The mission aims to map a third of the sky over six years, capturing billions of galaxies to better understand dark energy and dark matter.
