Scientific phenomena that should be impossible
Quasar illustration (Wikimedia/ESO/M. Kornmesser)
The vastness of outer space holds many mysteries, some of which are rare and even unknown to humans. Let’s take a look at a journey that explores five space anomalies that are not widely known by humans, as well as defying scientific explanations and challenging our understanding of the cosmos.
1. The Black Eye Galaxy (Mesier 64)
Gakasi Messier 64 (Wikimedia Commons)
It starts with a galactic world with the enigmatic Black Eye Galaxy (M64). This strange spiral galaxy, located roughly 24 million light years away, features a dark patch of dust stretching across its center, making it look like the black eye of the cosmos. The exact cause of this characteristic is still uncertain, raising questions about the mechanisms behind their formation and the implications for the evolution of galaxies.
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2. Boötes Void
one of the voids in space (Wikimedia/Pablo Carlos Budassi)
The Boötes Void is a vast region of outer space known as the void or void. Spanning some 330 million light years, this cosmic wasteland is sparsely populated by galaxies, creating a strange void devoid of significant cosmic structure. The origins and nature of the Boötes Void continue to baffle astronomers, offering glimpses into the vast and mysterious nature of large-scale cosmic structure formation.
3. Dark Stream
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Get to know the mysterious phenomenon known as the Dark Stream. This puzzling phenomenon indicates that clusters of galaxies are moving in the same direction at a much faster rate of cosmic expansion than predicted. The exact cause and mechanism behind this strange cosmic motion are still unknown, suggesting that there may be unseen forces or structures on a cosmic scale that are pulling these galaxy clusters.
4. Fast Radio Transients
illustration fast radio burst (Wikimedia/ESO/M. Kornmesser)
Fast radio transients (FRAT), similar to Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), FRATs are short bursts of radio waves originating from outer space. However, unlike FRBs, FRATs last for a shorter duration, usually in the microsecond to millisecond range. The origin and nature of this ephemeral radio mystery are still not fully understood, presenting a captivating and rarely explored field of study.
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2023-05-20 12:07:00
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