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Amount of dark matter is 10 times more than expected

 

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Hey there, young explorers! Are you ready for an out-of-this-world adventure into the mysterious universe? Buckle up as we dive into the exciting realm of “Dark Matter!” It’s a puzzling form of matter that scientists think makes up a huge 85% of everything in space!

But, here’s the interesting part – dark matter is so shy that it doesn’t even like to show itself by emitting, absorbing, or reflecting light. It’s like a ninja hiding in the shadows! But don’t worry, we’ll use our super-duper telescopes to peek into its secrets.

Dark Matter: Hidden Wonders

  • Now, let us tell you how smart scientists study this sneaky dark matter! Imagine you have a magical glass that helps you see things that are invisible. Well, scientists have something similar – it’s called the Hubble Space Telescope. With its help, they can see things that are super far away, even though they can’t be seen with regular eyes.
  • So, these brilliant astronomers focused their Hubble Telescope on big families of stars and galaxies called “galaxy clusters.” These galaxy clusters are like the biggest houses in the universe where lots of galaxies live together. The scientists knew that if they looked at how the light from these galaxies gets bent by gravity, they could find clues about dark matter. It’s like seeing the footprints of something invisible!
  • The scientists ran some cool computer simulations, like playing with toys on a computer, to guess how much dark matter should be in these galaxy clusters. But when they checked the real data from Hubble, it surprised them! It was like their computer toys didn’t match what they saw through Hubble’s magical glass. Oh no! It’s like playing hide-and-seek, and dark matter is an expert at hiding!
  • This big discovery made the scientists scratch their heads and say, “We don’t know as much about dark matter as we thought!” It’s like solving a tricky puzzle with missing pieces. But guess what? That’s the fun part of science – finding new mysteries and exploring the unknown!
  • So, our journey into the universe of “Dark Matter” continues, and who knows what amazing secrets we’ll uncover next? The universe is full of surprises, and with awesome telescopes like Hubble and super-smart scientists, we’ll keep unraveling its magical wonders!
  • Remember, space is vast and full of wonder, and there’s so much more to explore! Keep dreaming big, young adventurers, and maybe one day, you’ll be the ones discovering the mysteries of the universe! The sky’s the limit! Happy exploring!

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