Minor planet 18 Melpomene reaches opposition on 5 November when it can be found in the northwest corner of Eridanus, the River, shining at mag. +8.2. At this brightness, it’s
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The Biggest 3D Map Of The Universe Is Taking Shape
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is on a five-year quest to make the largest-ever 3D map of the Universe. Though only half-way through its mission, astronomers have used its first year of data to begin answering one of astronomy's bigg
