Black Hole, Astronomy

The First Image of a Black Hole: Seeing the Unseeable

Imagine a world so mysterious that even light can’t escape. This is the world of black holes. On April 10, 2019, a big event changed everything. The first-ever image of a black hole was shown, letting us see the unseen. This big moment was a huge step in understanding these huge space objects. Scientists had always been curious about them. Now, we could see them.…

Gravitational Waves, Einstein

Gravitational Waves Detected: Einstein’s Theory Proven 100 Years Later

Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves over a century ago. In 2015, they were finally found by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). This big find confirmed Einstein’s theory and started a new chapter in astronomy. These waves are tiny ripples in space that scientists had been searching for for years. Thanks to new technology, they could finally spot them. Now, scientists can see things they…