FAST finds two mysterious hydrogen clouds with no visible stars
Astronomers using China's FAST radio telescope have discovered two hydrogen clouds near the Whirlpool galaxy that contain no visible stars. These findings support theories about dark-matter halos where star formation is suppressed due to low gravitational potential or heating.
Why it matters
This discovery provides new insights into the formation of galaxies and the nature of dark matter in the universe.
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