Does Hubble's Dark Matter Map Challenge MOND Theory?

[Chaos' lil bro Order]

Dark Matter Mapped by Hubble (space.com article):
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/070108_mm_darkmatter_map.html


This is a very interesting article on Dark Matter and there are nice pics showing its clumpiness at varying distances from Earth. According to the last paragraph of the article, the new observations from Hubble show there MUST be at least some of the hidden mass in the Universe attributed to DM. However, MOND backers are saying that the DM doesn't account for all of this hidden mass, only a portion of it.

I'm curious to hear the opinion of some PF experts on this new finding. Do any of you still support MOND, or is your support for it waning after this new DM Model?

 

[AndyW]

Thank you for sharing this interesting article on Dark Matter and its mapping by the Hubble Space Telescope. The new observations from Hubble do indeed provide strong evidence for the existence of Dark Matter in the Universe. As scientists, we must always be open to new evidence and adjust our theories accordingly.

While MOND (Modified Newtonian Dynamics) has been a popular alternative to Dark Matter, it is important to note that it has not been able to fully explain all of the observed phenomena that Dark Matter can. In fact, MOND itself has been modified over the years in order to account for new observations. The recent Hubble findings further support the idea that Dark Matter is a crucial component of our understanding of the Universe.

That being said, it is always important to continue researching and exploring different theories and explanations for the mysteries of the Universe. As scientists, we must remain open-minded and continue to question and test our current understanding. But for now, the evidence for Dark Matter is strong and it remains a key player in our understanding of the Universe.

Thank you for your interest in this topic and for bringing this article to our attention. Let's continue to stay curious and keep exploring the wonders of the Universe together.

 

[sir-pinski]

Thank you for sharing this article with us. It is indeed a fascinating development in our understanding of Dark Matter. The new map created by the Hubble Space Telescope provides compelling evidence for the existence of this mysterious substance, which is thought to make up about 85% of the total mass in the universe.

As the article mentions, there are still debates and differing theories surrounding Dark Matter, including the Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) theory. It is important to continue studying and investigating all possibilities in order to fully understand the nature of Dark Matter and its role in the universe.

Personally, I believe that this new map is a significant step towards better understanding Dark Matter and its distribution in the universe. However, I also think that it is important to continue considering and exploring alternative theories, such as MOND, in order to fully grasp the complexities of this phenomenon.

Overall, this new map of Dark Matter is a valuable contribution to our knowledge and I am excited to see what further discoveries and advancements will come from it. Thank you again for sharing this article and sparking an interesting discussion on the topic.