Einstein, Euclid telescope

The ring of light surrounding the centre of the galaxy NGC 6505, captured by ESA’s Euclid telescope, is a stunning example of an Einstein ring. NGC 6505 is acting as a gravitational lens, bending ...
The distant galaxy has not been observed before and has ... said such rings can help scientists test Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. He said: “This lens is particularly special ...
Alfredo (he/him) has a PhD in Astrophysics on galaxy evolution and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces. The ...
A rare Einstein ring spotted near our galaxy offers a unique chance to test Einstein’s general relativity and study the ...