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Milky Way vs. Andromeda: Study Settles Which Is More Massive
space.com ^
| 02/21/06
| Ker Than
Posted on 02/21/2006 8:41:26 PM PST by KevinDavis
Astronomers have determined the density and speed of dark matter in our corner of the universe.
The finding helps bring dark matter out of the realm of the hypothetical and places scientists a few steps to closer figuring out what this invisible stuff that pervades the universe and holds galaxies together is made of. It also settles once and for all the question of which galaxy—our Milky Way or Andromeda—is more massive.
The winner: The Milky Way.
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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: andromeda; greatdebate; harlowshapley; hebercurtis; heberdoustcurtis; m31; shapleywaswrong; space
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:41:52 PM PST
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: KevinDavis
My galaxy can beat up your galaxy!
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:42:38 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
To: freedumb2003; All
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:43:31 PM PST
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: KevinDavis
The winner: The Milky Way.
"But Snickers satisfies..."
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:45:23 PM PST
by
JRios1968
(A DUmmie troll's motto: "Non cogito, ergo zot")
To: JRios1968
http://www.economycandy.com/store/images/MarsBar.JPG A planet just doesn't measure up.
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:46:36 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
To: freedumb2003
*doh*
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:47:16 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
To: KevinDavis
(chanted to the U-S-A chant from the Olympics)
Mil-ky-Way
Mil-ky-Way
Mil-ky-Way
Mil-ky-Way
Mil-ky-Way
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:47:43 PM PST
by
KarlInOhio
(Next Olympics I want wide track bobsledding. Four sleds on the track at once - like Ben Hur on ice.)
To: KevinDavis
The winner: The Milky Way. Ted Kennedy made the difference.
To: freedumb2003
My galaxy can beat up your galaxy! You'd better be right. In 3-4 billion years we are going to find out. The Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies are going to collide. It ought to be quite a slugfest!
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:51:22 PM PST
by
wyattearp
(The best weapon to have in a gunfight is a shotgun - preferably from ambush.)
To: KevinDavis
"¿Quien es mas macho...?"
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:53:24 PM PST
by
RichInOC
(...somebody was going to post it...why not me?)
To: wyattearp; All
I wonder if I should start pool now....
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:55:13 PM PST
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: KevinDavis
Freshman Flashback!! The WORST elective on the face of the earth. Astronomy 100. ZZZZZZZZ. (:^D)
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:55:43 PM PST
by
WideGlide
(That light at the end of the tunnel might be a muzzle flash.)
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:58:23 PM PST
by
I see my hands
(Arguing facts to a liar is like bringing a handshake to a gun fight.)
To: KevinDavis
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posted on
02/21/2006 8:59:39 PM PST
by
JRios1968
(A DUmmie troll's motto: "Non cogito, ergo zot")
To: JRios1968
Is that a picture of US, or THEM?
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posted on
02/21/2006 9:01:37 PM PST
by
Atlas Sneezed
(Your FRiendly FReeper Patent Attorney)
To: KevinDavis
I prefer the
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posted on
02/21/2006 9:05:20 PM PST
by
OrioleFan
(Republicans believe every day is July 4th, DemocRATs believe every day is April 15th. - Reagan)
To: Beelzebubba
Well, since Nelson is laughing at it, it bears to reason it's THEM! :)
Plus, how do you get a picture of the Milky Way galaxy, from outside the galaxy? Hmmmm...
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posted on
02/21/2006 9:06:16 PM PST
by
JRios1968
(A DUmmie troll's motto: "Non cogito, ergo zot")
To: JRios1968; All
Besides he did say Ha Ha....
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posted on
02/21/2006 9:07:25 PM PST
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: JRios1968
Plus, how do you get a picture of the Milky Way galaxy, from outside the galaxy?
Big mirror?
Time release camera?
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posted on
02/21/2006 9:07:52 PM PST
by
Atlas Sneezed
(Your FRiendly FReeper Patent Attorney)
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