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How Do We See Dark Matter?
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Patrons learn about dark matter, a hypothetical substance that does not reflect or absorb light the way normal matter does, by observing two containers to identify differences in content
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| Hints for uses in your library | This activity could be done as a group demonstration or for passive programming with some signs for guidance and background information |
| Related Links |
Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope
NASA Science: Dark Energy, Dark Matter What is Dark Matter? |
| Originating Source | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Dark Sky, Dark Matter by J. M. Overduin and Paul S. Wesson |