Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2017 is “Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright Tom Abel & Ralf Kaehler ( KIPAC , SLAC ), AMNH). The original explanation runs about 215 words.

Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright Tom Abel & Ralf Kaehler ( KIPAC , SLAC ), AMNH Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is our universe haunted? It might look that way on this dark matter map.”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 31, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright Tom Abel & Ralf Kaehler ( KIPAC , SLAC ), AMNH
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 215 words

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