Unveiling the Enigmatic Mapping of Dark Matter in Space
Scientists have used a gravitational lens to map the distribution of dark matter on the smallest scale ever observed, with a resolution of 30,000 light-years. By analyzing the distorted light from a gravitationally lensed galaxy, researchers were able to subtract the effects of visible matter and create a detailed map of the dark matter. The map supports the theory of cold dark matter, revealing clumps of dark matter within galaxies and in the spaces between. This breakthrough provides a powerful tool for understanding the elusive nature of dark matter and narrowing down its properties.