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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Time Capsule Commemorates Launch of Revolutionary Extremely Large Telescope"

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) celebrated the upcoming completion of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) by burying a time capsule at the construction site. The capsule contains mementos from ESO staff, drawings from Chilean children, and a book describing the ELT's scientific goals. The ELT, expected to be completed by 2028, will be the world's largest visible and infrared light telescope, with the ability to provide sharper images of the cosmos and aid in the search for extraterrestrial life.

via Space.com|

#construction #eso #extremely-large-telescope

science-and-exploration2 years ago•5 min saved

Euclid Telescope Unveils Promising Glimpse into Dark Matter

Euclid, a space telescope designed to observe billions of galaxies and create the biggest ever 3D map of the sky, has captured its first test images. The images indicate that the telescope and instruments are working well and will achieve their scientific goals. The images provide a glimpse of the remarkable data that Euclid will bring, including the study of dark energy. The Euclid team will continue to refine the instruments and conduct tests before the real science begins.

via European Space Agency|

#dark-energy #euclid #science-and-exploration