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Dark matter is hiding everywhere. Not only that, but there’s a mysterious source of apparently gravitational acceleration throughout the universe and in all galaxies. Except this one tiny little galaxy that’s one of the topics of this episode of Walkabout the Galaxy. Plus, find out about the new exoplanet telescope, TESS<\/a>. Download it here<\/a>, or wherever you find your podcasts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dark matter is hiding everywhere. Not only that, but there’s a mysterious source of apparently gravitational acceleration throughout the universe and in all galaxies. Except this one tiny little galaxy that’s one of the topics…<\/p>\n

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