This infrared view of the whole sky highlights the flat plane of our Milky Way galaxy line across middle of image. NASA WISE, will take a similar infrared census of the whole sky, only with much improved resolution and sensitivity.
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Title: All-Sky Infrared Survey
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/IRAS/2MASS/COBE
Date Created: 2009-11-17
Rights: JPL
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