NASA Space Detective: Star vs. Galaxy

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has been exploring the high-energy Universe since 1999, revealing phenomena such as exploding stars, black holes, and massive clusters of galaxies. Together with observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Webb Space Telescope, we can get a more complete picture of the cosmos across different types of light—from visible to infrared to X-rays.

These telescopes generate enormous amounts of data, more than scientists could ever analyze by hand. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. AI tools help astronomers quickly classify objects, detect unusual patterns, and make new discoveries hidden in vast datasets. By training AI, scientists can accelerate their research, uncover surprises, and share more of the Universe’s secrets with the world.