JOURNAL ARTICLE

Has a huge blob of dark matter been found in our galactic neighborhood?

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clery, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the potential discovery of a dark matter cloud within the Milky Way, which could provide insights into the galaxy's hidden structure. This cloud, identified by astronomers, is estimated to have a mass of about 10 million solar masses and spans hundreds of light-years, making it a significant candidate for the first detected subhalo in the Milky Way. Researchers utilized pulsar data to track orbital decay, suggesting the influence of this unseen mass. While some scientists express skepticism about the findings, the research could pave the way for a new era in astronomy focused on understanding dark matter's role in galaxy formation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187671015
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