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A detailed map of dust in Milky Way

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.

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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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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?

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More dust from the Sahara is blown into Europe, new wind patterns and drought to be blamed

More dust from the Sahara Desert in North Africa, is reaching Europe. changes in wind patterns, desertification, and drought in Maghreb region to be blamed. Dust from the Sahara, a vast desert ...

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Map shows 'blood rain' dust cloud sweeping across Europe

The dust is carried by southerly winds, often associated with large-scale weather systems such as low-pressure systems over the Atlantic or Mediterranean. Warm air from the Sahara lifts dust ...

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A detailed map of dust in Milky Way

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