Sloan Extension for Galactic Understanding and Exploration 2
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The Sloan Extension for Galactic Understanding and Exploration 2 (SEGUE-2) is an astronomical survey designed to map the outer reaches of the Milky Way
Milky Way
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains the Solar System. This name derives from its appearance as a dim un-resolved "milky" glowing band arching across the night sky...

 with a spectra of 240,000 stars. This survey will double the sample size of SEGUE-1.

This survey is one of four components of SDSS-III.

See also

The other components of SDSS-III are:
  • Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment
    Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment
    The Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment is an astronomical survey established to study 100,000 red giant stars encompassing the entire galactic bulge, bar, disk, and halo. It will use high-resolution, high signal-to-noise infrared spectroscopy...

     (APOGEE)
  • Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey
    Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey
    The Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey is an astronomical survey designed to measure the expansion rate of the Universe.It will focus on luminous red galaxies and quasars, mapping the spatial distribution....

     (BOSS)
  • Multi-object APO Radial Velocity Exoplanet Large-area Survey
    Multi-object APO Radial Velocity Exoplanet Large-area Survey
    The Multi-object APO Radial Velocity Exoplanet Large-area Survey ' is a ground-based Doppler survey of 11,000 of the brightest stars. The project will use the SDSS telescope and new multi-object Doppler instruments to monitor radial velocities...

    (MARVELS)

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