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Telescope TESS Completes Extensive Sky Map Revealing Nearly 6000 Exoplanets

The mosaic, created from 96 sections of the sky observed by the spacecraft between 2018 and 2025, showcases a detailed map of the sky, unveiling a total of almost 6000 exoplanets.

Telescope TESS Completes Extensive Sky Map Revealing Nearly 6000 Exoplanets

In the image, blue dots signify 679 confirmed exoplanets, with orange dots indicating a further 5000+ potential candidates awaiting confirmation.

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