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ESA's Euclid telescope makes its first comet discovery
Original: About that first # comet discovery by # ESAEuclid : here's our Chris Pattison explaining the background https://www. you
The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has made its first comet discovery, with Chris Pattison of the Royal Astronomical Society explaining the background in a new video. Euclid, launched to map the dark universe, is being shown to be capable of spotting solar system objects as well, and astronomers are discussing what the finding means for the mission's wider scientific reach.
Why now: Astronomy enthusiasts are excited that a cosmology-focused mission is also delivering solar system discoveries.
ESAEuclidChris PattisonRoyal Astronomical Society
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