NASA telescope combines 100 maps of the universe into one: 'every astronomer is going to find something of value here'

NASA's SPHEREx telescope has combined 100 maps of the universe into one, offering unprecedented details of the night sky. The telescope, which splits incoming light into 102 distinct infrared colors, will allow scientists to chart the positions of hundreds of millions of galaxies in three dimensions and study stars, dust, and other cosmic objects in detail. This new map is expected to reveal insights into cosmic inflation and the distribution of galaxies, potentially helping scientists understand the universe's early growth.