Euclid Telescope: Check Out This Mind-Blowing Picture Of Our Milky Way With 6 Crore Stars!

Space always throws up some new surprises, doesn't it? Now, for the first time ever, the Euclid telescope has given us a peek into the secret world of our very own Milky Way galaxy.

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A world of over 6 crore stars

The Euclid telescope has unveiled this stunning view of our Milky Way's centre, known as the Galactic Bulge. This single image is packed with over 6 crore (60 million) stars and star clusters. Just look at that incredible detail!

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A 26-hour photoshoot

To get this shot, the Euclid telescope stared at the sky for 26 hours straight. It clicked nine separate pictures and then stitched them together. The final image covers a patch of the sky as big as 22 full moons put together!

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Spotting new planets

Finding exoplanets in the crowded centre of the galaxy was a huge challenge. But Euclid's high-resolution image is a game-changer. It will help scientists use a technique called 'Microlensing' to find new planets. They've already spotted 51 known planetary systems in this picture.

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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Scientists believe this Euclid image will be a roadmap for NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The Roman telescope's job is to find cold, icy planets and even 'Rogue Planets' that wander alone. Euclid's data will be a massive help for that mission.