Illustration of weak lensing
Weak lensing allows us to map the structure of the Universe, both the dark matter that comprises the cosmic web as well as the luminous matter that traces it. By measuring statistical changes to alignments of distant galaxies, the masses of astronomical objects can be measured.
Credit:NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
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Id: | noirlab2012e |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | June 4, 2020, 3 a.m. |
Related releases: | noirlab2012 |
Size: | 6180 x 2595 px |
About the Object
Category: | Illustrations |
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