"Euclid Telescope Unveils Stunning First Images of the Universe"

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"Euclid Telescope Unveils Stunning First Images of the Universe"
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The European Space Agency's Euclid mission has released its first full-color images of the cosmos, showcasing its ability to create razor-sharp astronomical images across a large patch of the sky. Euclid's mission is to investigate the properties of dark energy and dark matter, which make up about 95% of the universe. By observing billions of galaxies over the next six years, Euclid aims to create the largest cosmic 3D map ever made, shedding light on the mysteries of the universe. The images include the Perseus Cluster of galaxies, a face-on spiral galaxy, an irregular dwarf galaxy, a globular cluster, and the Horsehead Nebula.

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