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Euclid telescope: Mapping the universe

July 1, 2023

A new telescope has begun mapping the distant universe in greater detail than ever seen before, improving our understanding of dark matter and dark energy.

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A computer-generated image of the Euclid space telescope orbiting Earth
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On July 1, the new Euclid telescope began mapping the distant universe.

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