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"Invisible Galaxy 'Nube' Challenges Dark Matter Model in Astrophysics"

Astrophysicists have discovered Nube, a faint and extended dwarf galaxy, challenging existing astrophysical models and potentially providing new insights into the universe and dark matter. Nube's unique characteristics, including extreme faintness and large size, have puzzled researchers and cannot be explained by current cosmological models. The discovery may indicate the need for a new understanding of dark matter and its properties on a galactic scale.

via SciTechDaily|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unexplained: The Mystery of the Enigmatic Galaxy"

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious dwarf galaxy named Nube, which challenges current understanding of the cosmos due to its dim appearance and unusual structure. Nube is 10 times wider and 10 times dimmer than expected, and its formation cannot be explained by existing astronomical knowledge. Despite its faintness, researchers estimate it to be around 300 million light-years away from the Milky Way. The anomaly may be held together by dark matter, but the amount present doesn't align with current understanding. This discovery prompts astronomers to search for more similar galaxies to expand their understanding of the universe.

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#astronomical-mystery #astronomy #astrophysics

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Astronomers Baffled by 'Almost Invisible' Dwarf Galaxy Challenging Dark Matter Theory

Astronomers have discovered an "almost invisible" dwarf galaxy named Nube, which challenges our current understanding of the cosmos. Nube is extremely diffuse, emitting barely any light and is 10 times fainter and wider than expected. Its unusual properties cannot be explained by dark matter, leading to speculation about the particles that make up dark matter having an extremely small mass. This discovery could potentially unify the world of the smallest with that of the largest, and researchers are now searching for similar faint galaxies to further unravel the mystery.

via Livescience.com|

#astronomical-discovery #astronomy #dark-matter

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Astronomers Baffled by 'Almost Invisible' Dwarf Galaxy Challenging Dark Matter Theory

Astronomers have discovered an "almost invisible" dwarf galaxy named Nube, which challenges current understanding of the cosmos. Nube is extremely diffuse, emitting barely any light and is 10 times fainter and wider than expected. Its unusual properties cannot be explained by existing dark matter theories, leading to speculation about the nature of dark matter particles. The discovery has prompted a search for similar galaxies to further unravel this cosmic mystery.

via Yahoo Life|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Surprising Discovery: Galaxy Comprised Mostly of Mysterious Dark Matter"

A newly discovered dwarf galaxy called Nube, found by chance in images gathered by the IAC Stripe82 Legacy Project, is mostly comprised of dark matter and is the largest ultra-diffuse galaxy known. While it supports the dark matter cosmological model, it doesn't match the profile of the popular variant known as cold dark matter, instead fitting a version called fuzzy dark matter. This finding suggests that there may be more dwarf galaxies made mostly of dark matter in our celestial neighborhood, waiting to be discovered.

via ScienceAlert|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Shadows: Astronomers Uncover an Almost Dark Galaxy"

Astronomers have discovered a new almost dark galaxy called "Nube" through deep optical imagery from the IAC Stripe 82 Legacy Project. Nube has a very low surface brightness and is as massive as the Small Magellanic Cloud. It is located 350 million light years away and has a stellar mass of about 390 million solar masses. Nube is the most massive and extended galaxy of its kind detected so far, with extreme properties that raise questions about its origin and nature.

via Phys.org|

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