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Euclid Reveals Milky Way’s Hidden Planets
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 118
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Summary
Euclid just dropped the most jaw-dropping image of our galaxy’s core ever captured — 60 million stars in one shot, and it’s not just pretty, it’s a game-changer for hunting exoplanets. Launched last year to map dark matter and energy, this telescope nailed its target: the Milky Way’s brightest spot, delivering a 26-hour mosaic of nine images. While it won’t reveal new planets outright, it’s a powerhouse for measuring planetary masses using microlensing — where stars act like cosmic lenses, bending light to reveal hidden worlds. Already, this technique has found nearly 300 exoplanets, including that icy Hoth-like planet from two decades ago. Euclid’s six-year mission will scan the entire sky, but this galactic center view? Pure next-level science — like getting a high-res map of our cosmic neighborhood, packed with discoveries waiting to happen. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7fe11486eee8597