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Weak Lensing Distorts the Universe

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Dark matter, which is normally invisible, can distort images of distant galaxies. This phenomenon, called weak gravitational lensing, is like looking through an old window. By observing how background galaxies appear unusually flat and similar to their neighbors, astronomers can estimate the distribution of dark matter.

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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 30 MAR 2008 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 MAR 2008.

THE ALMANAC FOR 30 MAR 2008
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Last quarter, 39% lit
POSITION
Day 90 of 366
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