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Are there galaxies without dark matter?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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The Amount of Dark Matter in Galaxies Compared to the Universe

This chapter explores the percentage of dark matter in galaxies compared to the average dark matter density in the universe, discussing how star velocities are used to calculate the amount of dark matter present. It also highlights the differences in dark matter fractions between smaller and larger galaxies and explains why scientists are interested in studying galaxies without dark matter.

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