The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile released its first images of deep space, showcasing millions of galaxies, stars and asteroids captured by the world's largest digital camera. | Reuters

Dr. Vera Rubin’s discoveries turned science on its head at a time when women were still largely excluded from scientific settings. While we’re still discovering more about the mystery that is dark matter each year, Dr. Rubin’s contributions were some of the first key pieces of the puzzle. | The Adler Planetarium