Okay, so it’s not every star – just the ones within 380 million light years of earth. This map was put together by scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and it took a whopping 10 years to complete. They used special infrared scanners to cut through dust and other debris that normally obscures readings, in order to pinpoint the precise locations of each star. If you’re looking for a cool new desktop, you can download a full high-resolution version of the map from here.
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