Oct 17, 2013 · This composite image shows the galaxy cluster 1E 0657-56, also known as the "bullet cluster." This cluster was formed after the collision of two large clusters of galaxies, the most energetic event known in the universe since the Big Bang.

The Bullet Cluster (1E 0657-56) consists of two colliding clusters of galaxies. Strictly speaking, the name Bullet Cluster refers to the smaller subcluster, moving away from the larger one. It is at a comoving radial distance of 1.141 Gpc (3.72 billion light-years ).

This composite image shows the galaxy cluster 1E 0657-56, also known as the “Bullet Cluster.” This cluster was formed after the collision of two large clusters of galaxies, the most energetic event known in the Universe since the Big Bang.

Aug 21, 2006 · NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage. article 1 day ago. 4 min read. NASA Atmospheric Wave-Studying Mission Releases Data from First 3,000 Orbits. ... This composite image shows the galaxy cluster 1E 0657-56, also known as the "bullet cluster." The hot gas detected by Chandra in X-rays is seen as two pink ...

Aug 21, 2006 · This composite image shows the galaxy cluster 1E 0657-556, also known as the "bullet cluster." This cluster was formed after the collision of two large clusters of galaxies, the most energetic event known in the universe since the Big Bang. ... NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage. article 1 day ago. 4 min ...

Aug 27, 2008 · A powerful collision of galaxy clusters has been captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. The observations of the cluster known as MACS J0025.4-1222 indicate that a titanic collision has separated the dark from ordinary matter and provide an independent confirmation of a similar effect detected previously in a target dubbed the Bullet Cluster.

Explanation: What's the matter with the Bullet Cluster? This massive cluster of galaxies (1E 0657-558) creates gravitational lens distortions of background galaxies in a way that has been interpreted as strong evidence for the leading theory: that dark matter exists within.

Explanation: The matter in galaxy cluster 1E 0657-56, fondly known as the "bullet cluster", is shown in this composite image. A mere 3.4 billion light-years away, the bullet cluster's individual galaxies are seen in the optical image data, but their total mass adds up to far less than the mass of the cluster's two clouds of hot x-ray emitting ...

Sep 2, 2008 · A powerful collision of galaxy clusters has been captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. This clash of clusters provides striking evidence for dark matter and insight into its properties.

Many mysteries remain as to the nature of dark matter, and the Bullet Cluster provides key evidence in the scientific investigation. Also known as: 1E 0657-56. Type: Galaxy cluster. Distance from Earth: 3.8 billion light-years. Location in the sky: Carina Constellation.