Why Can't We See Dark Matter?

 

Imagine you're in a room with all the lights turned off – that's kind of what it's like trying to see dark matter. You can't see it directly because it doesn't give off any light or other types of radiation that our eyes or telescopes can detect. It's like a ghost that's there, but you can't see or touch it.

But just because we can't see dark matter doesn't mean it's not there. We know it exists because we can see its effects on the things around it. It's like knowing there's a hidden hand pushing things around in the dark – we can't see the hand, but we can see the objects moving because of it.

Dark matter mainly interacts with the universe through gravity, so it influences the way galaxies spin and how they're arranged in space. It's like a cosmic puppeteer, quietly shaping the universe from behind the scenes.

Even though we can't see dark matter directly, understanding its role in the cosmos is crucial for piecing together the puzzle of how our universe works. So, while it may remain invisible to our eyes, its presence is felt in every corner of the cosmos.