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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Euclid Telescope Unveils Dark Universe and Rogue Planets"

The Euclid mission, led by ESA with NASA's contributions, has released new images showcasing its capability to explore dark matter and dark energy. By 2030, Euclid aims to create a cosmic map covering nearly a third of the sky, offering unprecedented precision in charting dark matter and studying dark energy's evolution. The mission's early images reveal a wide range of cosmic phenomena, from star-forming regions to galaxy clusters, and highlight Euclid's potential for various astronomical discoveries beyond its primary objectives.

via NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory|
#dark-energy#dark-matter#esa
science-and-technology1 year ago

Euclid Telescope Unveils Stunning First Images of the Dark Universe

The ESA-led Euclid mission, with contributions from NASA, has released new images showcasing its capability to study dark matter and dark energy. By 2030, Euclid aims to create a cosmic map covering almost a third of the sky, offering higher precision in charting dark matter and studying dark energy's evolution. The mission's findings will complement NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Euclid's wide-field view and dual-instrument approach enable rapid, high-resolution imaging, revealing a variety of astronomical phenomena beyond its primary objectives.

via NASA|
#dark-energy#dark-matter#esa
astronomy1 year ago

Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Energy: Exploring the Universe's Expansion

Dark energy, a mysterious force driving the accelerating expansion of the universe, was discovered in the late 1990s. Its existence was inferred from observations of distant supernovae and is estimated to constitute about 68.3% to 70% of the universe. Scientists have proposed various theories to explain dark energy, including vacuum energy, quintessence, space wrinkles, and modifications to general relativity. To investigate further, NASA is involved in missions such as Euclid, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and SPHEREx, as well as supporting the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, to map the universe and study dark energy, ushering in a new era of cosmological exploration.

via Phys.org|
#astronomy#cosmology#dark-energy
astronomy2 years ago

"NASA Reveals Stunning Image of Distant 'Hidden Galaxy' 11 Million Light-Years Away"

NASA has shared a stunning image of a spiral galaxy, known as the "Hidden Galaxy," captured by the European Space Agency's Euclid mission. Situated 11 million light-years away from Earth, the galaxy is located behind a crowd of dust in the Milky Way. The image has garnered over 200,000 likes on Instagram, with space enthusiasts expressing awe and anticipation for future discoveries.

via NDTV|
#astronomy#euclid-mission#hidden-galaxy
space2 years ago

NASA's Dual Logos: The Mighty Worm and its Significance

This week at NASA, the Euclid mission released its first science images, showcasing its ability to create razor-sharp astronomical images across a large patch of the sky. Additionally, NASA celebrated the return of the iconic "worm" logo with a panel discussion featuring its original designer. Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant black hole ever seen in X-rays, shedding light on the formation of supermassive black holes in the early universe. Lastly, NASA launched its new on-demand streaming service, NASA+, offering live launch coverage, original video series, kids' content, and the latest news.

via SciTechDaily|
#astronomy#black-hole#euclid-mission
space-science2 years ago

Euclid Mission Unveils Stunning Images of the Cosmos

The Euclid mission, launched by the European Space Agency, aims to study dark matter and dark energy, which make up the majority of the universe but are undetectable using traditional telescopes. Euclid will observe the distortion of distant galaxies to study dark matter and create a three-dimensional map of more than one-third of the sky, encompassing billions of galaxies. The mission, equipped with one of the largest cameras ever sent into space, will continue its study of the dark universe over the next six years.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#cosmic-structures#dark-energy#dark-matter
space2 years ago

Euclid Mission Unveils Stunning First Images of the Dark Universe

The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope is set to reveal its first five full-color images of the universe today. Launched in July, Euclid's mission is to study the dark side of the universe and build a 3D map of the cosmos to search for clues about dark matter and dark energy. By observing weak gravitational lensing, Euclid aims to investigate the behavior and nature of dark matter. The images will not only have scientific value but are also expected to be visually stunning.

via Space.com|
#dark-energy#dark-matter#euclid-mission
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Euclid's Survey: Unveiling the Universe in a Box"

Scientists in the Euclid Consortium have developed the Euclid Flagship simulation, one of the most accurate and comprehensive computer simulations of the large-scale structure of the Universe, to prepare for the massive amount of data that will be produced by the Euclid mission. This mission aims to create a 3D-map of the Universe to measure the properties of dark energy and dark matter. The simulation allows astrophysicists to model the formation and evolution of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the cosmic web, providing insights into the structure of the dark Universe.

via European Space Agency|
#computer-simulations#dark-energy#dark-matter
space-exploration2 years ago

"Euclid's Space Odyssey: Exploring the Infinite Halo"

The Euclid mission, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), is headed to Lagrange point 2, a gravitational oasis located about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. Lagrange points are created by the gravitational pull of two large bodies and allow spacecraft to orbit with minimal fuel. Euclid will spend six years studying dark matter and dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe. Despite its distance, Lagrange point 2 is considered an Earth orbit, and once the mission is over, Euclid will be directed into a heliocentric orbit to comply with international regulations on the sustainable use of space.

via European Space Agency|
#dark-energy#dark-matter#euclid-mission
space-science2 years ago

Euclid Space Telescope: Unveiling the Secrets of the Dark Universe

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the Euclid mission, a space telescope aimed at unraveling the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The telescope, carried into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, will survey 36% of the sky over its six-year mission, creating a map of the universe to study these elusive phenomena. Euclid will use gravitational lensing and galaxy clustering to infer the presence of dark matter and dark energy, providing valuable insights into the composition of the universe.

via The Verge|
#cosmology#dark-energy#dark-matter
science2 years ago

"Euclid Mission: Unveiling the Dark Universe with SpaceX's Launch"

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday at 11:12 a.m. Eastern time. The mission aims to create a cosmic map of billions of galaxies to study the influence of dark matter and dark energy on the universe. Euclid will record images of galaxies as young as four billion years old and investigate the distribution of dark matter through weak gravitational lensing. Scientists hope to test the theory of general relativity and gain insights into the nature of dark energy. The spacecraft will orbit the second Lagrange point, or L2, to conduct wide surveys of the sky without obstruction.

via The New York Times|
#dark-energy#dark-matter#dark-universe