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Astronomy@mander.xyzEnglish · 23 days ago

Astronomers discover third galaxy lacking dark matter, challenging the assumption that dark matter is an invisible glue needed to hold galaxies together

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Astronomers discover third galaxy lacking dark matter, challenging the assumption that dark matter is an invisible glue needed to hold galaxies together

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Astronomy@mander.xyzEnglish · 23 days ago

Third time’s the charm for a row of faint galaxies without dark matter

A Yale-led team of astronomers found a third galaxy devoid of dark matter — located alongside the other two in a formation that has never been seen before.

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All good, no apologies needed. It’s just a supposition at this point anyhow. But a coooool one

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