Bedtime Astronomy

eROSITA Maps Nearly 2 Million Sources Across the X-Ray Universe

September 18, 2026·37 min
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The eROSITA space telescope has released its second major X-ray catalog, offering one of the most detailed views yet of the high-energy universe.With nearly two million sources, including stars, supernova remnants, and supermassive black holes, the dataset is helping astronomers build three-dimensional maps of cosmic evolution and uncover new clues about the early universe.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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