Euclid telescope unveils first images of cosmic atlas mapping the universe
Summary: The Euclid Space Telescope has released its first images, marking the beginning of a vast cosmic atlas. This initial section includes tens of millions of stars and 14 million distant galaxies, representing just 1% of the planned 3D map.
The images were created from 260 observations taken between March 25 and April 8, 2024. The telescope will continue to survey the universe over the next six years, aiming to map more than one-third of the sky and investigate dark matter and dark energy.
Launched in July 2023, Euclid uses a 600-megapixel camera to capture visible and near-infrared light. The telescope's detailed observations will help scientists understand the distribution of galaxies and the nature of the universe.
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