• Quadhammer@lemmy.world
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      The article says its because neutral atoms formed into larger objects and the cosmic dust surrounding galaxies essentially condensed or dissipated. Without this we wouldn’t be able to see stars/galaxies with the naked eye but have to view them through different wavelengths. We know this because there are “holes” in space that appear to have no stars but when you shift the wavelengths you can clearly see stars through the dust.

      Or something like that. I should be asleep

      • Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
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        Invisible stars are some of the most badass space shit. Like a rogue sneaking around ready to ambush an unsuspecting space ship.