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Surgery For Ants, Hot Sharks, Too Many Galaxies
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Unraveling Galaxy Formation Mysteries
This chapter examines the complexities of galaxy formation around the Milky Way, highlighting the 'missing satellites problem' that challenges existing models like Lambda Cold Dark Matter. Recent discoveries using advanced telescopes have revealed new satellite galaxies, suggesting that our understanding of the universe's structure may be incomplete. The chapter also discusses the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory's survey, which promises to enhance our knowledge of dark matter and unveil the true extent of galaxies in our cosmos.
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