Researchers Collaborate on Massive Data Set from DESI Telescope
Berkeley Labs has released a vast dataset collected by its Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), a telescope tool used to create 3D maps of the universe. The data set, developed in collaboration with over 900 international researchers from more than 70 institutions, contains information on 18.7 million celestial objects, including stars, galaxies, and quasars.
These objects offer scientists a unique opportunity to study the expansion of the universe and investigate dark energy – a mysterious force believed to be accelerating this process. The data set is expected to facilitate groundbreaking research in understanding the nature of the universe, its evolution, and the role of dark energy.
The dataset includes 4 million stars, 13.1 million galaxies, and 1.6 million quasars, making it an invaluable resource for astronomers worldwide. This collaboration between researchers showcases the power of international cooperation in advancing our understanding of the cosmos.
Source: https://datainnovation.org/2025/03/gaining-insight-on-celestial-dark-energy