The survey will provide a detailed study of star formation and three-dimensional geometry of our nearby galaxies in the Magellanic system.
The telescope works by detecting light in the near-infrared part of the spectrum. The infrared light has a longer wavelength than light in the visible spectrum allowing it to pass through most space debris, revealing the stellar nursery in astonishing detail.
[ESO]
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