Euclid: a European space telescope to reveal the invisible universe

Euclid: a European space telescope to reveal the invisible universe
Euclid is a telescope of the European Space Agency (ESA) which aims to reveal the properties and nature of dark matter and dark energy - 95% of the contents of the Universe. On the occasion of its launch from Cape Canaveral in early July, Belgian scientists involved in the Euclid mission, notably from the Université libre de Bruxelles, are highlighting their contributions and research projects . For the first time, Euclid, a telescope belonging to the European Space Agency (ESA), will survey several billion galaxies. This unprecedentedly precise mapping will help us to understand how the Universe has been structured, from the Big Bang to the present day. On the occasion of the launch at the beginning of July, Belgian scientists, notably from ULB, involved in the Euclid mission highlight their contributions and research projects. The magical ingredient of the Universe:. Discovered in 1998, the acceleration of cosmic expansion is still largely misunderstood.
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