The Dark Energy Survey (DES) is a significant astronomical project that aims to investigate the properties of dark energy, which is believed to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe. The survey uses a wide-field imaging camera installed on the Blanco Telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. Key aspects of the Dark Energy Survey include: 1. **Data Collection**: The survey captures images of a large section of the southern sky, covering approximately 5,000 square degrees.
New to topics? Read the docs here!