00:00Imagine a map so vast it took 13 years to create. A map that's changed how we see our galaxy forever.
00:06Astronomers have just unveiled the most detailed map of the Milky Way ever made.
00:10Using the powerful VISTA telescope, they've captured over 1.5 billion objects,
00:16including newborn stars, veiled stars called brown dwarfs, and even planets without a star to orbit.
00:22This isn't just any map, it's a game changer. With 500 terabytes of data,
00:27covering an area equivalent to 8,600 full moons, this map reveals the Milky Way's hidden places,
00:33peering through the dust and gas that once obscured our view.
00:36Infrared light, invisible to the human eye, was key. It allowed scientists to see objects based
00:42on their temperature. The result? A clearer, deeper view of our galaxy than ever before.
00:47Dr. Dante Minniti, the lead scientist, says it best.
00:50We've made so many discoveries, we've changed the view of our galaxy forever.
00:54This groundbreaking map will fuel research for years to come,
00:57helping us better understand the structure, the history, and the mysteries of the Milky Way.
01:02The universe just got a little clearer, and the journey to explore it has only just begun.
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