Vera Rubin

Galaxies rotate as if there is more mass than we can see.

Women in science face unique challenges, but the rewards are immense.

The night sky is a canvas of wonders.

Curiosity is the engine of achievement.

Dark energy and dark matter are the ghosts of the cosmos.

I never thought of myself as a pioneer; I just did the work.

The universe doesn't owe us answers; we have to seek them.

Observing the heavens reminds us of our smallness.

Innovation comes from questioning the status quo.

Stars are the poetry of the universe.

Failure is just another step toward discovery.

The rotation curves of galaxies changed everything.

Encourage girls to look up at the stars.

Mysteries abound in the dark spaces between stars.

Science thrives on collaboration.

The cosmos is indifferent, but beautiful.

I owe my career to sheer stubbornness.

Dark matter isn't dark; it's just shy.

Every observation is a story untold.

Life's meaning? To explore the unknown.