Astronomers have discovered a low-mass nebula that cannot be understood in the context of current information about the universe.
Named 'Nube,' this mysterious and ambiguous nebula is unique due to its heavy concentration of dark matter and low mass at its center. The extraordinary characteristics imply that the stars within Nube are extremely spread out, making it difficult for the nebula to emit any visible light, resulting in it remaining undetected for years.
Researchers from the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands in Spain and the University of La Laguna reveal that this nebula, known as 'Nube,' is 10 times more ambiguous than other nebulae of its size.
According to the head researcher of the study conducted at the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, Mireya Montes, we do not yet understand how nebulae with such characteristics can exist with our current knowledge.
Scientists believe that this nebula is located at a distance of 30 million light-years from the Milky Way, but further research is needed to determine its exact location.
The dimness of the nebula's light is attributed to the presence of a large amount of dark matter. Dark matter is, in fact, the absence of light or energy, rendering it completely invisible and undetectable by traditional sensors and instruments.