Video: Preparing for Euclid’s first images, from puzzling data to dazzling views

By no means earlier than has a telescope been in a position to create such razor-sharp astronomical pictures throughout such a big patch of the sky.

On Tuesday 7 November, ESA will launch the primary full-color pictures captured by its not too long ago launched Euclid space telescope. These pictures type a part of the mission’s “Early Launch Observations”—the place Euclid was tasked with scrutinizing a set of celestial targets chosen for his or her public enchantment and scientific worth.

The 5 pictures are filled with cosmic secrets and techniques ready to be revealed. And that is only the start. Throughout its six-year mission, Euclid will generate the equal of one million DVDs of knowledge. These information will likely be used to create the most important ever 3D map of the universe and uncover the secrets and techniques of dark matter and dark energy.

On this video, hear from the experts about how Euclid has reached this milestone. Uncover how they felt once they noticed the primary pictures, and discover out what these pictures will reveal in regards to the cosmos.

Watch the reveal of the images live via ESA Web TV or YouTube on 7 November, 13:15 GMT / 14:15 CET. On the similar time, an ESA press launch together with all pictures will likely be printed at esa.int/euclid.