Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 20, 2024

Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 20, 2024 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 212 words.

A complicated web of dark filaments is seen against a light background. When many filmaments intersect, an orange spot is seen. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — 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 20, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 20, 2024
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 212 words