Sky Map
Even before IceCube was finished, physicists could collect data. The map above represents about 2 years worth of neutrino point sources recorded by 40 strings of sensors.
If the hardware holds up like it’s supposed to, Halzen says IceCube could hunt for neutrinos for about 20 years.
“Once you put these sensors in the ice, you can never get your hands on them again,” Halzen said. “So far, so good. We’ve only lost a few.”
Image: Jon Dumm/IceCube/University of Wisconsin-Madison
