7 Questions
Which galaxy cluster provided evidence for dark matter through the Bullet Cluster?
Perseus Cluster
What is the term for a galaxy lacking a distinct structure with a mix of old and young stars?
Irregular Galaxy
In which galaxy was the first evidence of gravitational lensing observed?
Hubble Ultra-Deep Field Galaxy
Which galaxy is home to the Tarantula Nebula, one of the largest star-forming regions?
Large Magellanic Cloud
What is the approximate age of the universe's oldest known galaxies?
13 billion years
What is the largest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way?
Small Magellanic Cloud
In which galaxy was the first evidence of dark matter observed?
Messier 87
Study Notes
Galaxy Clusters and Dark Matter
- The Bullet Cluster provided evidence for dark matter.
Galaxy Morphology
- Irregular galaxies lack a distinct structure and have a mix of old and young stars.
Gravitational Lensing
- The first evidence of gravitational lensing was observed in Einstein's Cross.
Star-Forming Regions
- The Tarantula Nebula, one of the largest star-forming regions, is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Age of Galaxies
- The oldest known galaxies in the universe are approximately 13 billion years old.
Milky Way Satellites
- The Large Magellanic Cloud is the largest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
Dark Matter Detection
- The first evidence of dark matter was observed in the Coma galaxy cluster.
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