Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has made the largest 3D map of the universe to date. Fly millions of galaxies mapped using coordinate data from DESI.

Each galaxy represents 200-300 Billion stars. With over 36+ Million galaxies currently mapped DESI is continuing to expand our knowledge of the observable Universe.

For best viewing experience: View in 4K quality on full screen mode.

For more information on DESI visit: desi.lbl.gov

Galaxy images are proxy images. The coordinate locations are accurate.

Fiske is one of the largest planetariums in the US, having served CU Boulder & the local community since 1975. We offer a diverse range of fulldome films, live talks, laser and liquid sky shows, as well as public gatherings for astronomical and NASA-related events. We are a proud to help DESI communicate the beauty of our Universe to the world.

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