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Is the presence of Dark Matter noted in Milky Way or somewhere around solar system??
I remember seeing (sorry, no citation) something about our solar system having a paucity of dark matter relative to what was believe to be likely. The milky way, as far as I know, is a normal galaxy and has about 80% dark matter, 20% boronic matter just like other galaxies.Tony Stark said:Is the presence of Dark Matter noted in Milky Way or somewhere around solar system??
Knowing me, I probably meant moronic.jimgraber said:I believe you meant 20% baryonic matter
Dark matter is a type of matter that does not emit or interact with electromagnetic radiation, making it invisible to telescopes. It is estimated to make up about 85% of the total matter in the universe.
Scientists have observed the effects of dark matter through its gravitational pull on visible matter, such as stars and galaxies. Additionally, measurements of the cosmic microwave background radiation also support the existence of dark matter.
It is estimated that about 85% of the matter in the Milky Way is dark matter. This means that there is approximately six times more dark matter than visible matter in our galaxy.
Dark matter played a crucial role in the formation and evolution of the Milky Way. Its gravitational pull helped to pull in gas and dust, which eventually formed into stars and galaxies. Without the presence of dark matter, the Milky Way would not have formed as it did.
Scientists are using various techniques, such as gravitational lensing and studying the rotation curves of galaxies, to try and understand the properties and distribution of dark matter in the Milky Way. Additionally, experiments are being conducted to directly detect and study dark matter particles.