The Euclid telescope has successfully captured its first light images, showcasing its unique capability to study galaxy shapes and redshifts. Notably, it has provided an unprecedented view of the globular cluster NGC 6397, located approximately 7800 light-years from Earth. This observation is significant as Euclid is the only telescope capable of simultaneously observing an entire globular cluster while distinguishing individual stars, which are crucial for understanding the Milky Way's history and dark matter distribution.
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Well, the post was to tell about first light and less about showing a pretty picture, although I admit I probably did pick the Horsehead Nebula because it is always pretty.berkeman said:
