Our galaxy, the Milky Way, to human eyes, seems to be simply a blend of stars and light-blocking dust. However, a look in further wavelengths unveils enormously rich, specific arrangements. A new study has shown that galactic foreground signals connected with cosmic signals starting way back from the Big Bang. Observations have revealed that our galaxy’s gas, dust, stars and more create fascinating, measurable structures. The connection is through the star-formation, which happens inside these hidden zones. Moreover, extragalactic light is unavoidably influenced by our galactic magnetic fields, allowing the creation of these stunning maps.