The dark matter profile of the Milky Way inferred from its circular velocity curve - eviltoast
ABSTRACT. In this paper, we construct the circular velocity curve of the Milky Way out to ∼30 kpc, providing an updated model of the dark matter density profile
  • CosmicApe@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    Clicked link hoping for picture of stuff we can’t see, got words instead. 0/10 would not look at again

    Edit: on second thought, article delivered exactly what was described verdict changed to 10/10 would recommend

    • Krudler@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      The “dark” in dark matter means we can’t see it or detect it, Even though we can “see” the effects of it.

      While scientists search for what the answer can be, it’s just called dark matter as a placeholder.

      “Dark matter” is a stupid and misleading name. The fact is we have no idea if it’s even matter.