Perseus cluster and Horsehead nebula captured in dazzling detail as part of effort to create cosmic 3D map
The Euclid space telescope has beamed back its first images in a mission that promises to lift a veil on the “dark universe”.
The €1bn (£850m) European Space Agency (Esa) mission is focused on dark matter and dark energy, which together make up 95% of the universe but their natures are almost entirely mysterious. The first images show the Perseus galaxy cluster and Horsehead nebula in dazzling detail and capture approximately 100,000 galaxies in a single snapshot, showcasing the telescope’s unmatched ability to make razor-sharp observations across a vast expanse of space.
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