Unraveling the Mysteries of Dark Matter: A Deep Dive into Astrophysics
Unraveling the enigma of the cosmos has been a ceaseless quest for humans, marked by an incessant thirst for acquiring knowledge about our universe and its unimaginably diverse entities. One such enigmatic constituent, existing ubiquitously yet mysteriously in our universe, is dark matter. This elusive substance, detectable only through its gravitational pull, has perplexed astronomers and scientists alike, sparking decades of research and speculation.
To begin with, let’s demystify what dark matter is. Unlike stars, planets or galaxies that emit or reflect light, dark matter neither radiates nor absorbs light or any other electromagnetic radiation. This property renders it invisible and consequently, exceptionally challenging to detect. It’s aptly named ‘dark matter’ due to its undetectable and obscure nature. Despite the invisibility, scientists profoundly believe in its existence as it contributes to approximately 85% of the matter in the known universe, providing enough gravitational pull required for the formation and sustenance of galaxies.
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