ESA's Euclid Telescope Unveils Stunning Universe Images, Surpasses Hubble and Webb in Cosmic Mapping
May 28, 2024The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope, launched 11 months ago, has revealed five groundbreaking new images of the universe, including the Horsehead Nebula.
These images provide valuable insights into rogue planets, lensed galaxies, and the evolution of the universe.
Euclid's mission is focused on studying dark matter and dark energy, creating a detailed 3-D map of the universe to aid in understanding star formation and cosmic structures.
The telescope's wide field-of-view allows scientists to study galaxies from when the universe was only 700 million years old, marking a significant leap in astronomical research.
Euclid's wider view surpasses that of NASA's Hubble and James Webb telescopes, with plans to create a cosmic map covering a third of the sky by 2030 to analyze dark matter and dark energy.
This milestone in space exploration offers new possibilities for further discoveries and shaping the future of our understanding of the cosmos.
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USA TODAY • May 27, 2024
European space telescope photos reveal new insights in deep spacePhys.org • May 27, 2024
Video: Five new stunning images from Euclid's TelescopeKKCO • May 27, 2024
PHOTOS: ESA Euclid mission shows off new view of the universe