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Observational Astronomy

Visible and Invisible from Earth and Space

Euclid
Dr Rene Laureijs, European Space Agency Euclid Lead Scientist, presented the world's first wide field space based observatory.  Euclid's first mission is to image 1/3 of the visible Universe to unlock the secrets of Dark Matter, Dark Energy and more!
Image Credit:  ESA/Euclid

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Exoplanets
Dr Jason Barnes, University of Idaho, presented the Planet Hunters, Exoplanets.  Over 7,000 Exoplanets have now been discovered!  However only 31 planets or ~.004% of the total discovered currently occupy the "Habitable Zone" not too hot and not too cold.  Where life may be possible.
Image Credit:  NASA/JPL-Caltech

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