8 Strangest Things Scientists Have Discovered In Space

a crazy place. Every day, scientists discover many bizarre things that bring up more questions than answers, make us fear the unknown, and leave us awestruck.

1. Whirlpool Galaxy (Messier 51)
The Whirlpool Galaxy, aka Messier 51, is like the rockstar of celestial bodies, always looking perfect and getting snapped by telescopes left and right. It’s not that far from us either, just some 23 million light years away. And it’s not just a pretty face. The real kicker is its cosmic tango with its BFF galaxy, NGC 5195. Their gravitational dance leads to some serious star-making action, giving those spiral arms a dazzling “stars being born” vibe.