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scaradin t1_j8p4v41 wrote

Reply to comment by nogzila in The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope - the next major step in astronomy that will help unlock the secrets of the universe's expansion and dark energy. by upyoars

Hmm… some solid Ace vibes here:

>What the...that's it. That's it. Einhorn is Finkle. Finkle is Einhorn! Einhorn is a MAN! OH MY GOD! EINHORN IS A MAN?!

bug on physicists wall overhears:

>What the… that’s it. That’s it. Dark matter is black hole. Black hole is Dark matter. Dark matter is a BLACK HOLE! OH MY GOD! DARK MATTER IS A BLACK HOLE?!

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Tainticle t1_j8y5ryy wrote

I hate to be 'that guy', but:

Dark matter and dark energy are completely different, and from my layman's understanding - having opposite effects.

Dark matter (DM) is used to explain excess gravity observed in the universe - an attractive force.

Dark Energy is used to explain the observed accelerating expansion of the universe - a 'repulsive' force (not technically true, but observationally convenient phrasing).

Black holes are postulated to be possibly connected to the dark energy thing.

Upvoted for Ace Ventura reference.

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