Euclid telescope unveils first images of 14 million galaxies in cosmic atlas

The Euclid space telescope has released its first images, revealing over 14 million galaxies in a new "cosmic atlas." This initial mosaic represents just 1% of the final map, which will cover a third of the night sky over six years. The images were captured during a two-week survey in April and show an area 500 times larger than the full moon. They include interactions between galaxies and features like galactic dust, providing insights into dark matter and dark energy. Researchers expect the final map to include around 8 billion galaxies, helping to measure the distribution of matter in the universe. This project aims to enhance understanding of fundamental physics and cosmic structures.