United KingdomThe Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) has released its 20th data release (DR20), marking the third release of its fifth phase (SDSS-V). This major update significantly expands the survey's scope, providing new insights into stars, interstellar matter, and distant galaxies. DR20 includes data from the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) collected through February 2, 2025, as well as new optical spectra from the Southern Hemisphere and all-sky panoptic spectroscopy from both hemispheres. The release also introduces specialized datasets like the Black Hole Mapper, Milky Way Mapper, and Local Volume Mapper. Researchers emphasize the importance of making this data accessible and usable for scientists, students, educators, and astronomy enthusiasts.
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