That Galaxy With No Dark Matter It's Probably Not Real - SciShow News

That Galaxy With No Dark Matter It's Probably Not Real - SciShow News

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Physics, Science

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The video discusses two major astronomical findings. First, it revisits the galaxy NGC 1052-DF2, initially thought to lack dark matter, but new studies show it has a normal amount. The confusion arose from inaccurate distance measurements. Second, it explores the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A star at the Milky Way's center. Researchers captured the first image of cool gas in its accretion disk, confirming its existence and rotation. These findings enhance our understanding of galaxy formation and black hole behavior.

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What was the initial belief about the galaxy NGC 1052-DF2 regarding dark matter?

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What led scientists to question the existence of dark matter in DF2?

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What new findings were presented in the recent study about DF2?

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How did the distance measurement of DF2 change with the new study?

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What is Sagittarius A star and why is it significant in the study of black holes?

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What breakthrough did the recent study achieve regarding the accretion disk around Sagittarius A star?

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What implications do the findings about DF2 and Sagittarius A star have for our understanding of galaxies?

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