Astronomers Just Dropped the Most Detailed Map of the Universe Ever
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona has been scanning the sky since 2021.
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Over the course of the six-hour flyby, the crew made observations of an area that has rarely ever been seen with the naked human eye.


The new photos showcase the Moon, the Earth, the launch, and the interior of the Orion spacecraft.


The two observatories together provided a more layered understanding of the planet’s atmosphere.