What is Map of the Universe?
Map of the Universe, from Johns Hopkins University, lets you scroll outward through hundreds of thousands of galaxies mapped by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, to the edge of the observable universe.
Free
Map of the Universe
Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy
- Coverage
- Observable universe
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Scroll from nearby to the edge of the universe
- Explanations along the way
The details
- Coverage
- Observable universe
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Made by
- Johns Hopkins University (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Map of the Universe
- Scroll slowly: the colours of galaxies change with distance.
Who it is for
Map of the Universe is especially useful for stargazers and students.
Questions about Map of the Universe
Is Map of the Universe free?
Yes. Map of the Universe is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Map of the Universe?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Map of the Universe updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Map of the Universe get its data?
Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
Can I use Map of the Universe on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Map of the Universe?
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