NEW YORK—A European space telescope, launched to delve into the mysteries of the dark universe, has unveiled an extensive collection of new data concerning distant galaxies.
On Wednesday, the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory shared captivating images along with additional information, offering a glimpse into three cosmic regions that the mission aims to examine more intricately. This ambitious project focuses on outlining the shapes and positions of galaxies positioned billions of light-years away. To put it into perspective, a single light-year spans nearly 6 trillion miles.
Euclid, launched in 2023 from Florida, is on a mission to compile a comprehensive cosmic atlas. This initiative seeks to unravel the secrets of our ever-expanding universe, particularly how enigmatic forces known as dark energy and dark matter influence its workings. Although these forces constitute the majority of our universe, scientists have yet to fully understand their nature.
Over the course of six years, Euclid aims to capture high-resolution images of over 1.5 billion galaxies, contributing valuable insights into the structure and evolution of our universe.
