Andrea Ghez
She provided compelling evidence for the existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
Most quoted
"We have this idea that black holes are like cosmic vacuum cleaners, sucking everything in. But really, they're more like the center of a whirlpool."
— from Public Lecture, 2015
"The black hole at the center of our galaxy is a fantastic laboratory for understanding how gravity works in the most extreme environment."
— from Nobel Prize interview, 2020
"The center of our galaxy hides a supermassive black hole, and understanding it is key to unraveling the mysteries of the universe."
— from Interview, 2004
All quotes by Andrea Ghez (149)
The data we collect today will be analyzed for decades to come. We are planting trees whose shade we may never sit in.
The black hole is a silent giant, revealed only by its gravitational influence.
In science, failure is just data. It tells you what path not to take.
The precision of our measurements is what allows us to probe the fabric of spacetime.
Astronomy connects us to something larger than ourselves.
We are time travelers, looking back into the history of the galaxy.
The most profound discoveries often come from asking simple questions.
Our galaxy has a heartbeat, and it's at the center, where the black hole resides.
The adventure of discovery is its own reward.
Contemporaries of Andrea Ghez
Other Astronomys born within 50 years of Andrea Ghez (1965).