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Galaxies and Dark Matter

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OBJ1.jpg Describe some of the methods used to determine the masses of distant galaxies.
OBJ2.jpg Explain why astronomers think that most of the matter in the universe is invisible.
OBJ3.jpg Summarize what is known about the large-scale distribution of galaxies in the universe.
OBJ4.jpg Describe some techniques used by astronomers to probe the universe on large scales.
OBJ5.jpg Discuss some theories of how galaxies form and evolve.
OBJ6.jpg Explain how normal and active galaxies may be related.
OBJ7.jpg Explain what drives the central engine thought to power all active galaxies.