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Largest 2D map of the universe helps scientists discover new gravitational lenses
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Using data from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys, with help from artificial intelligence, an international team of scientists has discovered 70 new gravitational lenses—rare cosmic alignments that act as natural magnifying glasses. The new lenses further expand one of the largest collections of confirmed lenses to date and will allow…
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Largest 2D map of the universe helps scientists discover new gravitational lenses
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