For children aged 8 to 80
By Shariq Ali
Valueversity
“The image given in the center circle was taken by the James Webb Telescope.”
Have you ever wondered—can rays of light, which travel in straight lines, actually bend?
And if that happened in the sky, what would it look like? 🌌
Science tells us that when a massive galaxy in space comes directly in front of another, even more distant galaxy, it acts like a giant lens. 🔍
This large galaxy is so powerful that its gravity pulls and bends the light from the distant galaxy behind it. 🌠
That bent light reaches us in the form of a shining ring, which scientists call an “Einstein Ring.” 💍🌀
This idea—that strong gravity can bend light rays—was proposed by the world-renowned scientist Albert Einstein. 🧠👓
Today, the James Webb Space Telescope has captured this breathtaking sight in a photograph. 📸🚀
Now, come—let’s look closely at this image:
At the center is a golden elliptical glow—that’s a massive, heavy galaxy. ✨🌐
Around it, notice the shining blue circle—that’s Einstein’s Ring! 💠
This ring is actually the light from a spiral galaxy hidden behind the central one.
Its light has been bent, forming a circular shape that we can now see. 🎯
What the image doesn’t show—but is part of the scene—is a boy and a girl, standing in awe and delight as they gaze at this magical sight.
In their eyes is curiosity, wonder, and a dream of one day conquering the galaxies.
That boy or girl… is you—thinking to yourself:
“Is there really an Einstein’s Ring out there in space?”
This picture isn’t just a scientific fact—
It’s also a beautiful story—
A story of space, light, and human wonder!
🧑🚀✨📖