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Astronomers discovered the third known galaxy apparently lacking dark matter.
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Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island
Who
Astronomers
What
Astronomers discovered the third known galaxy apparently lacking dark matter.
When
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:47:00 GMT · 2h 52m ago
Where
Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island · 19.8206° N, 155.4778° W
Why
The galaxy is part of a strange linear structure that may have formed during a violent collision between galaxies.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This discovery adds to a rare class of galaxies that challenge current cosmological models regarding the composition and formation of galaxies. Further study may refine understanding of galactic evolution and the role of dark matter.
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