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When was the first measurement of dark matter in a galaxy cluster reported?
Quick Answer
A famous early report came in 1933 from Fritz Zwicky.
The Full Story
Fritz Zwicky reported evidence for missing mass in the Coma Cluster in 1933. By comparing how fast the galaxies in the cluster were moving with the visible mass, he concluded that there had to be much more matter than could be seen. This was one of the earliest modern arguments for dark matter. It took decades for the idea to gain broad acceptance, but Zwicky's work is now seen as a landmark.
Key Facts
1.Reported in 1933
2.Based on the Coma Cluster
3.Suggested missing mass
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