Euclid Telescope shows amazing new details of a young star nursery in Messier 78.


Euclid Telescope shows amazing new details of a young star nursery in Messier 78.

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Euclid Telescope shows amazing new details of a young star nursery in Messier 78.

A new space telescope took amazing pictures of baby stars. The telescope is called Euclid and was launched into space last year.

Euclid will study a big part of space for many years. It will look at lots of galaxies to help scientists learn about dark matter and dark energy.

Dark matter and dark energy are mysterious things that make up most of the universe. Scientists are excited to learn more about them from Euclid's pictures.

One of Euclid's pictures shows a place called Messier 78 where stars are born. Messier 78 is very far away, about 1,300 light-years from Earth.

Euclid used its special camera to see through dust clouds in Messier 78. This allowed scientists to see new areas where stars are forming.


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What is the name of the new space telescope?

The telescope is called Euclid.

What will Euclid study?

Euclid will study a big part of space and look at lots of galaxies.

How far away is Messier 78 from Earth?

Messier 78 is about 1,300 light-years from Earth.


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