I talked about Gaia some - well, they just released their first detailed map, giving the "vital statistics" of no less than two million stars (think about that number for a moment. Then think about how this is a tiny preview).
http://sci.esa.int/gaia/58272-gaia-s-billion-star-map-hints-at-treasures-to-come/
Follow the link for gorgeous pictures and an explanation of just what ESA is up to with this particular telescope.
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