Dark Matter Collection

A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster
Artists View of a Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

Dark matter map. Computer model of a dark matter (red) map in part of the universe a billion light years long, the first time the invisible dark matter between visible objects has been mapped

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Dark matter distribution. Supercomputer simulation of the distribution of dark matter in the local universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Halo planets. Artwork showing the sky of a planet in the outer halo of a galaxy (seen from far left to upper right). The planets moon is seen at centre left

James Webb Space Telescope, artwork
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), artwork. This is an infrared telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2014. It will have a 6.5-metre-diameter mirror (yellow)

A Bright Star In The Galaxy

An unusual nebula in the cosmos has a heart at its center

Galaxy cluster collision, X-ray image
Galaxy cluster MACS J0025.4-1222 collision. Combined Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) image of a powerful collision of galaxy clusters

A spaceship flies near a cosmic string from the formation of the universe
A spaceship flies near to a Cosmic String leftover from the formation of the universe

Artists concept of a black hole in space
A black hole is a region of warped space that prevents anything from escaping, including light

NGC 660, Polar Ring Galaxy in Pisces

Spaceships enter a wormhole in outer space
Two spaceships enter a wormhole in outer space to get to a universe in another part of the galaxy

Dark matter, conceptual image C013 / 5592
Dark matter, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Dwarf galaxy Leo IV, HST image
Dwarf galaxy Leo IV, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) optical image. This small, dim galaxy in visible light is a sparse scattering of stars that are virtually indistinguishable from the background

Supernova neutrino detector. Tunnel A at the Gran Sasso Laboratories in Abruzzo, Italy. In 2003, this tunnel system is the largest underground laboratory for particle astrophysics in the world

Photomultiplier tube (PMT) held by technician Giuseppe Dipietro of the Gran Sasso Laboratory. 2200 PMTs are incorporated into the Borexino neutrino detector (not seen)

Dark matter detector. Technician Cristina Cozzini of the Gran Sasso Laboratory holding a sapphire crystal encased in copper

Lead for neutrino detector shield. Technician Carlo Bucci of the Gran Sasso Laboratory holding a bar of ancient Roman lead weighing more than 30 kilograms

Dark matter, conceptual artwork
Dark matter, conceptual composite artwork. Black jigsaw pieces in space, representing the gaps in our understanding of the universe, and the prescence of dark matter

Brown dwarf, computer artwork
Brown dwarf. Computer artwork of a brown dwarf " star". A brown dwarf is a hypothetical planet that began to accumulate material like a star

Artwork of a brown dwarf star
Brown dwarf. Artwork of a planet-like brown dwarf " star" on the edge of a globular cluster of stars, seen from a nearby moon

Artists impression of brown dwarf star
Brown dwarf. Artists impression of what a brown dwarf " star" might look like. A brown dwarf is a hypothetical planet that is enormous but not quite big enough to self-ignite

Dark matter ring in galaxy cluster
Dark matter ring in the galaxy cluster CI 0024+17, Hubble Space Telescope image. The ring is seen surrounding a central concentration of dark matter (coloured blue here)

Galaxy cluster formation. Supercomputer model of the formation of galaxies and clusters of galaxies from the contraction of a homogeneous cloud (left)

Data showing the distribution of dark matter
Dark matter distribution. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) data showing the distribution of invisible dark matter in a cluster of galaxies

Computer simulation of galaxy formation
Galaxy distribution. Computer model showing the distribution of galaxies in an area 30 million light years across when the Universe was 35% of its present age

Neutrino detector. Researcher checking a photomultiplier tube (PMT) in the Borexino neutrino detector. Neutrinos are elementary particles produced by nuclear reactions in stars

Worker looks at a WIMP detector in a pool of water
WIMP detector. Technician looks at the Weakly Interacting Massive Particle (WIMP) detector in a water tank at the UK Dark Matter Collaboration (UKDMC) project site at Boulby Mine, Britain

Boulby Mine, site of a WIMP detector
WIMP detector site. Time-exposure image of workers at the UK Dark Matter Collaboration (UKDMC) proj- ect, Boulby Mine, Britain, which looks for Weakly- Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs)

Workers with a WIMP detector
WIMP detector. Technicians with a Weakly Interact- ing Massive Particle (WIMP) detector at the UK Dark Matter Collaboration (UKDMC) project site at Boulby Mine, Britain

Eye of the storm, conceptual image
Eye of the storm. Conceptual computer artwork of a hurricane

Dark energy, conceptual image. Abstract computer artwork that could represent energy and dark matter

Dark matter, conceptual computer artwork
Dark matter. Conceptual computer artwork representing the presence of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no radiation

Gran Sasso Laboratory entrance
Gran Sasso laboratory entrance. Time-exposure image of car light trails by the entrance to the physics laboratories at Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, Italy

Road sign to Gran Sasso Laboratories
Gran Sasso Laboratories. Road sign showing the way to the National Laboratories at Gran Sasso. Experiments are carried out here to detect dark matter and neutrinos

Mountains above Gran Sasso Lab
Mountains in Abruzzo National Park, central Italy. This area, known as Campo Imperatore or Emperors Fields, lies above the Gran Sasso Laboratories, which detect dark matter in the universe

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Dark matter, the enigmatic cosmic puzzle that continues to baffle scientists, reveals its secrets through various captivating hints scattered across the universe. With each discovery, we inch closer to understanding this elusive substance that makes up a significant portion of our cosmos. Through meticulous research and observations, astronomers have mapped out the distribution in intricate detail. These mesmerizing dark matter maps unveil hidden structures and provide crucial insights into how galaxies form and evolve. In one such map, a halo planet emerges as an intriguing anomaly amidst the vast darkness. Its presence raises questions about the role dark matter plays in shaping celestial bodies beyond what meets the eye. As if from a science fiction movie, the James Webb Space Telescope's artwork captures our imagination with its promise of unraveling more mysteries surrounding dark matter. This groundbreaking instrument holds immense potential for shedding light on this cosmic enigma. Amidst countless stars twinkling in our galaxy lies a bright star that stands out among them all – it is none other than dark matter itself. Its invisible influence permeates throughout space, leaving us awestruck by its profound impact on galactic dynamics. An unusual nebula catches our attention as it boasts a heart at its center – an ethereal reminder of how even within darkness lies beauty and wonder waiting to be explored. Intriguingly captured through X-ray imaging during a galaxy cluster collision, we witness firsthand how dark matter interacts with ordinary matter in ways yet unknown to us. Such collisions offer invaluable glimpses into this mysterious substance's behavior under extreme conditions. Collaborating internationally, astronomers employ gravitational lensing observations from NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to delve deeper into understanding dark matter's nature. Their tireless efforts bring us closer to unlocking its secrets and comprehending its role in shaping our universe's grand tapestry. A spaceship daringly ventures near a cosmic string—a relic from the formation of our universe—reminding us of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge.