Largest-ever 3D map of the universe shows 47 million galaxies, from the Milky Way to 'cosmic noon' — Space photo of the week

A blue and white map against a dark background. The denser areas indicate regions where galaxies and galaxy clusters have clumped together to form the strands of the cosmic web. .

Quick facts

What it is: The largest 3D map of the universe ever created

Where it is: The universe, as seen from Earth

When it was shared: April 17, 2026

This snapshot is just a small part of one of the most comprehensive and spectacular views yet of the universe — a web-like structure formed by millions of galaxies, stretching back to near the dawn of time.