"Euclid Telescope Unveils Stunning Images of the Dark Universe"
The Euclid space telescope, a €1bn mission by the European Space Agency (ESA), has captured its first images, revealing the Perseus galaxy cluster and Horsehead nebula in stunning detail. The telescope aims to create the largest cosmic 3D map ever made, allowing astronomers to study the distribution of dark matter and the influence of dark energy in the early universe. Over the next six years, Euclid will observe approximately 8 billion galaxies, using infrared and visible light to analyze the distortion caused by dark matter. While it may not immediately answer what dark matter is, the mission will provide valuable insights into its location and behavior, as well as shed light on the role of dark energy in the universe's expansion.