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2024 was indeed a monumental year in space exploration, with discoveries that deepened our understanding of the universe. Here are some of the key highlights:

Planet 9: Astronomers have found strong evidence supporting the existence of Planet 9, a massive planet beyond Neptune that could explain unusual orbits of icy objects in our solar system. It is believed to be 10 times more massive than Earth and located 400 to 800 times farther from the Sun than Earth.

Gaia BH3: A new stellar-mass black hole, Gaia BH3, was discovered with a mass 33 times that of the Sun. This black hole is the largest of its kind found in the Milky Way and is located just 1,900 light-years away.

Mars' Hidden Ocean: Scientists, using seismic data from NASA's InSight Lander, discovered a massive underground ocean of liquid water 11 to 20 km beneath Mars' surface, providing new insight into the planet's ancient, wetter past.

Bernard B Exoplanet: A tiny exoplanet, Bernard B, was found orbiting Bernard Star, a red dwarf just six light years away. This planet is among the smallest ever discovered, offering new insights into exoplanet formation and detection.

Supernova Hope: The Webb Telescope captured a distant supernova, named Hope, which is now the most distant Type 1A supernova ever observed. This discovery provides critical data for measuring the universe’s expansion, addressing the growing "Hubble tension."

Li 568 Black Hole: A black hole discovered in a dwarf galaxy has broken records by consuming matter at four times the theoretical limit, challenging existing black hole formation theories and offering a new understanding of how they grow rapidly.

Bennu Asteroid Sample: A sample from the asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, revealed organic compounds, clay minerals, and signs of water alteration, offering new clues about the origins of life and the early solar system.

These discoveries not only unveil the hidden wonders of space but also raise new questions, encouraging further exploration to unlock the mysteries of our universe.


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