Euclid Telescope Captures 26 Million Galaxies in High Resolution

The Euclid Space Telescope, launched in 2023, has successfully captured high-resolution images of 26 million galaxies, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.

About the Euclid Telescope

1. Named After – Euclid of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician known as the "Father of Geometry."
2. Developed By – European Space Agency (ESA), with key contributions from NASA.
3. Telescope Size – 1.2-meter diameter optical system.

Scientific Objectives

1. Unraveling Cosmic History – Euclid aims to trace the Universe's evolution over the last 10 billion years, shedding light on how galaxies formed and expanded.
2. Understanding Dark Universe – The telescope will investigate dark energy, dark matter, and gravity, helping to decode the fundamental forces shaping the cosmos.
3. Mapping the Universe – It is set to construct a 3D map of billions of galaxies, spanning distances of up to 10 billion light-years.

Orbital Position

Location – Placed at Lagrange Point 2 (L2), 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, ensuring stable observation with minimal interference.

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