Galaxy dark matter halos

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Term: 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.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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