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Galaxy dark matter halos  

Definition

  • A vast region surrounding a galaxy where dynamical tracers reveal a large amount of hidden mass. The halo has considerable mass but relatively low luminosity, suggesting the presence of a lot of dark matter. (en)

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  • Dark halo (en)
  • Dark halos (en)
  • Dark matter halos (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1880

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