# eROSITA Maps Nearly 2 Million Sources Across the X-Ray Universe

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Published: 2026-09-18T09:00:58+00:00
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## Resource

The eROSITA space telescope has released its second major X-ray catalog, offering one of the most detailed views yet of the high-energy universe. With nearly two million sources, including stars, supernova remnants, and supermassive black holes, the dataset is helping astronomers build three-dimensional maps of cosmic evolution and uncover new clues about the early universe. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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