Question

What are your three biggest takeaways from the article? What did you find most fascinating, surprising, provocative or moving? What do you think we can learn about the universe and ourselves from these first photos?

Answer 1

The world watched as the images were shared. Moments like this are rare not just because telescopes this powerful are few and far between but also because collective experiences are, too, at least ones so overwhelmingly positive. That is its own feat, and it’s what space exploration does: It reminds us of our inherent connection. Viewing images like these can also provide a profound sense of insignificance — they offer a sense of proportion and understanding of just how small we are on the grand scale.