Astronomers Find Third Galaxy Losing Its Dark Matter, Confirming Strong Cosmic Collision Theory

Image of the NGC 1052-DF2 Ultra Diffuse Galaxy that started the chain of discoveries of galaxies lacking dark matter. Credit - NASA, ESA, and P. van Dokkum (Yale)

Astronomers have long argued that dark matter is the invisible scaffolding that holds galaxies together. Without its immense gravitational pull, the galaxies’ rotating necks would force them to fly sideways. But now, scientists have found a series of galaxies that do not seem to have their dark matter completely. The latest in this string, known … Read more

Astronomers Capture Two Necks in a Collision with Amazing Deep Space Image

Astronomers Catch Two Necks on a Colliding Road with Amazing Deep Space Imagery.

A stunning new astrophotograph of Groups of Antennae reveals the mysterious cosmic collision unfolding in deep space, providing a rare and detailed view of how galaxies evolve through violent interactions. Located about 45 million light-years away, this unique pair, NGC 4038 and NGC 4039it is caught in a magnetic field that is reorganizing both structures … Read more