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science29 days ago•4 min saved

Public Invited to Map the Cosmos by Finding Gravitational Lenses in Euclid Data

The European Space Agency’s Euclid survey has released a massive data set (about 72 million galaxies, roughly 30 times larger than earlier) and invites the public to help identify gravitational lenses via the Space Warps citizen-science project. AI has pre-selected around 300,000 candidate images, but human inspection remains key to spotting the subtle arcs and rings. The goal is to discover more than 10,000 new lenses, with early results from just 0.04% of the data yielding 500 lenses, enabling scientists to measure total mass (including dark matter) and study cosmic expansion. No physics degree is required—just curiosity.

via ScienceAlert|

#citizen-science #dark-matter #euclid

space-science1 month ago•5 min saved

Euclid Lens Hunt Invites the Public to Map Dark Matter with Space Warps

The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope is powering a new citizen-science project on Zooniverse called Space Warps, enlisting volunteers to identify strong gravitational lenses in Euclid’s high‑quality images. This work helps study dark matter, dark energy, and cosmic expansion, with around 300,000 AI‑preselected images guiding the search and the team expecting to uncover more than 10,000 new lens candidates from Euclid Data Release 1.

via European Space Agency|

#citizen-science #dark-energy #dark-matter

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Hubble and Euclid Team Up to Unveil the Cat’s Eye Nebula

Using a combined Hubble and Euclid view, the Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is shown in new detail: Hubble reveals the intricate core with concentric shells and jets from episodic mass loss of the dying star, while Euclid’s wide-field imaging places it among distant galaxies about 4,300 light-years away in Draco.

via European Space Agency|

#astronomy #cats-eye-nebula #euclid

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Euclid Mission Extends Fuel Life, Scientist Proposes Innovative Usage Plan

Scientists propose extending the Euclid space telescope's mission by using its remaining fuel to perform additional observations, which could enable the measurement of proper motion and parallax of faint objects, vastly enhancing our understanding of the universe beyond its original goals.

via Universe Today|

#astrometry #dark-universe #euclid

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Euclid Telescope Unveils Stunning Cosmic Wonders

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft has captured a highly detailed image of the spiral galaxy NGC 6744, often called a doppelganger of our Milky Way due to their similarities. This galaxy, located 30 million light-years away, is larger than the Milky Way and plays a crucial role in star formation through its spiral arms. The Euclid mission aims to investigate dark matter by observing the shapes, distances, and motions of billions of galaxies.

via Mashable|

#dark-matter #esa #euclid

spacescience2 years ago•2 min saved

"Euclid Space Telescope's Vision Restored Through De-icing Campaign"

The European Space Agency successfully restored the vision of the Euclid "dark universe" telescope by conducting an experimental deicing campaign, which evaporated ice from the telescope's mirrors. Ice layers as thin as a single DNA strand had been affecting the telescope's ability to capture starlight, but heating one of its mirrors from a million miles away resulted in a 15% increase in light capture. While ice accumulation on space telescopes is not uncommon, the Euclid mission team plans to repeat the decontamination procedure every six to 12 months to maintain the telescope's vision as it aims to study dark matter and dark energy.

via Space.com|

#dark-universe #deicing-campaign #esa

science-and-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

"Euclid Launches Dark Universe Survey"

The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has commenced its survey of the dark Universe, aiming to observe billions of galaxies over 10 billion years of cosmic history. Despite encountering challenges with unwanted sunlight affecting its visibility, the team quickly re-designed the survey strategy to ensure its success. Euclid's wide and deep surveys over the next six years will provide valuable insights into the shapes of billions of galaxies and the distribution of dark matter in the Universe, with the first year of cosmology data expected to be released in summer 2026.

via European Space Agency|

#cosmic-history #dark-universe-survey #esa

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Europe's Leading Space Telescope Unveils Secrets of the Universe"

Euclid, a powerful new European space telescope, aims to provide unprecedented insights into the mysteries of the universe. It will observe the dark universe from its vantage point 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, taking images of billions of galaxies to understand dark energy and dark matter. Euclid will also reveal other mysteries, such as studying planets orbiting distant suns and discovering objects smaller than stars. The telescope will create a map of the matter distribution in the universe, improving our understanding of the links between galaxies and dark matter. Euclid's observations will offer a better measure of dark energy and help address the fundamental question of why the universe's expansion is accelerating.

via Phys.org|

#dark-energy #dark-matter #euclid

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Euclid's Colorful Debut: Unveiling the First Color Pictures

The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has released its first set of images, including a breathtaking shot of the Perseus Cluster, which contains over 1,000 galaxies and around 100,000 additional galaxies in the background. Euclid's infrared imaging system also captured images of familiar objects like the spiral galaxy IC 342 and the Horsehead Nebula. The telescope's mission is to study dark matter and its effects on galaxy formation, and it plans to release data from its full scientific observations starting in early 2024.

via Universe Today|

#dark-matter #euclid #galaxies

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Euclid Space Telescope Unveils Stunning Images of the Dark Universe"

The Euclid space telescope, a joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, has released its first images, showcasing its ability to observe billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away. The telescope aims to study dark matter and dark energy, which are believed to make up 95% of the universe. Scientists hope that the mission will provide a better understanding of how galaxies formed and the nature of the dark universe.

via VOA Learning English|

#dark-energy #dark-matter #euclid

science2 years ago•5 min saved

"Viralception: A Glimpse into Euclid's Stunning First Photo"

This week in science news, a virus was discovered attaching itself to another virus, the Euclid space telescope captured its first magnificent photos, and orcas attacked and sank a boat in Europe. Other notable stories include a volcanic eruption off the coast of Japan, facial reconstructions of a Neanderthal man, the discovery of headless skeletons from a Neolithic headhunting massacre, and the revelation that starfish have a complicated anatomy.

via Livescience.com|

#euclid #neanderthal #orcas

space2 years ago•8 min saved

"Euclid Space Telescope Unveils Stunning Celestial Images, Paving the Way for a 3D Map of the Universe"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the first full-color images from Euclid, its latest space telescope designed to study dark matter and dark energy. The images include the Perseus Cluster of galaxies, spiral galaxy IC 342, irregular galaxy NGC 6822, globular cluster NGC 6397, and the Horsehead Nebula. Despite initial issues during its commissioning phase, the telescope is now fully operational and ready to map a third of the sky to study dark matter and dark energy. Euclid's wide field of view and high resolution will allow scientists to collect vast amounts of data and make groundbreaking discoveries in the future.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#dark-energy #dark-matter #euclid

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Euclid's Telescope Unveils Cosmic Origins and Ancient Cluster

The Euclid telescope has captured a detailed image of the NGC 6397 globular cluster, located in the Milky Way's disc, revealing insights into the galaxy's history. By distinguishing faint stars in the cluster's outer regions, Euclid's capabilities enable the search for tidal tails, which can indicate past interactions and help map dark matter within the Milky Way. This comprehensive imaging may provide new insights into the role of dark matter in the galaxy and the evolution of one of its oldest stellar structures.

via SciTechDaily|

#astronomy #dark-matter #euclid

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Euclid's Vision: Unveiling the Universe's Origins and Evolution

The Euclid telescope, launched by the European Space Association (ESA), aims to create a 3D map of the universe by capturing razor-sharp images of galaxies. It will study the interplay of dark matter and dark energy, which make up a significant portion of the universe, to understand the structure and expansion of the cosmos. These images provide a glimpse into the mysteries of the dark universe and expand the horizons of human endeavor in astronomy.

via The Indian Express|

#astronomy #cosmic-evolution #dark-energy

science-and-technology2 years ago

Euclid: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the first stunning images from Euclid, its "dark universe detective" mission. Euclid aims to study the mysterious dark matter and dark energy that make up the majority of the universe. The images showcase the capabilities of Euclid's instruments, which will help scientists better understand the nature of these elusive cosmic phenomena.

via Engadget|

#dark-universe #detective #esa