Astronomy@mander.xyzEnglish · 1 month 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

Astronomy@mander.xyzEnglish · 1 month 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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Wouldn’t the mass of those black holes still be there, acting like they did to speed up the galaxy?

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