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NASA's SPHEREx: Mapping the Universe's Secrets in Infrared

5/5/2025

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NASA's SPHEREx observatory, launched on March 11, is on an exciting quest to map the universe with its advanced infrared sensors. Over the next two years, it will capture 3,600 stunning images each day, delving into cosmic origins and hunting for life-supporting molecules. With the ability to observe in 102 infrared colors, SPHEREx promises to unveil the mysteries of the universe's beginnings.

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NASA's SPHEREx observatory, launched on March 11, is on an exciting quest to map the universe with its advanced infrared sensors. Over the next two years, it will capture 3,600 stunning images each day, delving into cosmic origins and hunting for life-supporting molecules. With the ability to observe in 102 infrared colors, SPHEREx promises to unveil the mysteries of the universe's beginnings.