Hell yeah. There is nothing better than astronomical discovery, for it just keeps highlighting and emphasizing the exceedingly unimportant and superfluous nature of human existence. YOUR "PROBLEMS" DON'T MATTER! As the year 2008, which was not two-thousand-GREAT as previously predicted, draws to a close, the good folks at Space.com have compiled a list of the top 5 most astounding astronomical discoveries of the past year.
5. Mercury's.
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The thousands of images and other data collected by MESSENGER could also shed light on other Mercury mysteries, including the planet's relatively giant core, which makes up about two-thirds of the planet's mass..
And just in from MRO — evidence of carbonates on the Martian surface. Since carbonates can't survive in acidic, harsh conditions, the mineral finding suggests any microbes crawling around when Mars was wet could've enjoyed a cushy existence..