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Space

The exploration of the universe beyond Earth.

  • Visualization of a black hole with an accretion disk and light distorted by gravitational lensing.

    What we know about black holes

    Black holes are regions of space where gravity becomes so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape once it crosses a certain boundary.

  • Silhouette of trees near a body of water under a star-filled night sky.

    The illusion of stillness in the night sky

    The night sky appears static, but everything within it is in constant motion. What we perceive as stillness is the result of vast distances and time scales far beyond human experience.

  • Andromeda galaxy with dense star field and spiral structure in deep space.

    Why galaxies come in different shapes

    Galaxies take on different shapes as a result of their formation history, internal dynamics, and interactions with other galaxies.

  • Spiral galaxy with a bright central core and visible dust arms in deep space.

    The silent revolution of space telescopes

    Space telescopes have transformed astronomy by offering clearer views of the universe, revealing distant galaxies, exoplanets, and cosmic history.