For the first time ever, scientists captured an actual image of a black hole in galaxy M87, proving Einstein’s theories and revealing the “shadow” of the unseeable.
Radar scans revealed frozen water and underground lakes beneath Mars’ surface — a major clue that life may have once existed, or could exist, on the Red Planet.
The James Webb Space Telescope unveiled breathtaking images of galaxies, nebulae, and stars, letting us peer farther into the universe than ever before.
NASA’s Kepler mission revealed thousands of exoplanets — some Earth-like — showing that our solar system is just one of many among billions.
In 2015, scientists confirmed Einstein’s prediction — detecting ripples in space-time caused by merging black holes, opening a new era of astronomy.
Astronomers proved that a supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, lies at the center of the Milky Way, shaping the galaxy’s motion and stars.
Though unseen, dark matter makes up most of the universe’s mass. Mapping its cosmic web revealed how galaxies and clusters are held together.
Scientists captured the first-ever image of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, revealing clouds, winds, and storms — showing alien worlds are more Earth-like than we thought.
Saturn shocked astronomers with a bizarre six-sided storm system at its north pole — a massive hexagon-shaped weather pattern still not fully understood.
NASA’s Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to leave the solar system, carrying messages of Earth into the vast unknown.
Astronomers observed two supermassive black holes spiraling toward a collision — a cosmic event releasing unimaginable energy and reshaping galaxies.
Astronomers found “water worlds” — exoplanets completely covered in deep oceans — raising exciting possibilities for alien life.