Space telescope confirmed on Thursday that it detected more than 900 million galaxies: here are the stunning findings | NTN24.COM
The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission has achieved a milestone in astronomy by cataloging nearly one billion galaxies in its first major data release. This monumental effort enables the construction of a three-dimensional map of the cosmos, offering an unprecedented view of the distribution of matter and the evolution of the universe over billions of years. The scientific core of the project lies in unraveling the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, which make up the majority of the cosmos. By analyzing phenomena such as gravitational lensing, researchers can infer the location of invisible matter and study the accelerated expansion of the universe, thereby complementing our fundamental understanding of the current cosmic structure. This release is significant for the open data community because it sets a precedent for transparency and scalability. The ESA commits to the progressive release of increasingly extensive datasets, facilitating independent analysis, scientific validation, and technological innovation by researchers and developers worldwide.
Source: ntn24.comPublished on 2026-11-13
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