Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Now Complete, Poised to Begin Its Search
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, which will map millions of galaxies in 3D, reaches final milestone toward its startup. Even as the Dark Energy Spectroscopic…
DESI Collaboration
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Prepares for Restart After Unexpected Shutdown
Before COVID-19 hit U.S., project was on track to begin its 3D map of the universe this summer. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), installed…
Building a 3D Map of the Universe to Uncover the Mysteries of Dark Energy
One of the biggest mysteries in science began with a dying star. It wasn’t any particular dying star so much as the idea of one….
‘Time Machine’ With 5,000 Robotic Eyes to Explore Dark Energy
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument begins final testing, setting the stage for a 5-year survey that will analyze the light of 35 million galaxies. A…
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Will Measure More Than 30 Million Galaxies and Quasars
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has archived it second major milestone, approval of Critical Decision 2 (CD–2) authorizing the project’s scientific scope, schedule, and funding…