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Unseen Force Keeps Pulling Us Toward It

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By Eniola BelloPublished 2 years ago 2 min read
Unseen Force Keeps Pulling Us Toward It
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Hey there, my intergalactic buddy! Ever get that feeling like everything's just drifting apart? Well, turns out your cosmic instincts might be onto something. Since the Big Bang, the universe has been doing this wild spread-out dance, and it's getting faster every day. But here's the cosmic tea – not all galaxies are moving at the same speed.

We've got these massive matter clumps out there slowing us down, and then there's the grand mystery of mysteries – the Great Attractor. No, it's not me, even though we share a cool nickname. This bad boy's been pulling nearby galaxies closer for billions of years, and scientists are scratching their heads over what it's made of.

This Great Attractor is a heavyweight champ, overpowering dark energy, which is like the universe's energy drink. Picture it – galaxies are on the move, and this attractor is the cool kid making everything head in one direction at over a million miles per hour. If we spun around the sun at that speed, our year would be just 18 days. Crazy, right?

Now, this Great Attractor wasn't easy to spot in the '70s, but thanks to X-ray tech, we're peeling back the layers of our cosmic mystery. Most likely, it's a galactic cluster – a massive family reunion of galaxies held together by gravity.

But hold on, some scientists are side-eyeing the Shapely Super Cluster, thinking it might be the real cosmic puppet master. With over 8,000 galaxies, it's a behemoth within a billion light years, causing a stir in the universe's neighborhood.

Now, let's not forget the red rectangle – not a new dance move, but a nebula around a star. Scientists are still figuring out its deal, but it's a cosmic light show in the constellation dubbed the Unicorn.

Oh, and there's talk of a sneaky Planet 9 or Planet X hanging out in our outer solar system, possibly 10 times the mass of Earth and taking a whopping 10,000 to 20,000 years for one orbit. Scientists are playing cosmic detective, trying to spot it with super telescopes.

And hey, space has its own Bermuda Triangle – the South Atlantic Anomaly. Astronauts passing through experience cosmic flashes, and even the Hubble Space Telescope takes a break from observations. Blame it on Earth's magnetic field going wonky.

So, there you have it – the universe throwing some wild curveballs. If you enjoyed this cosmic rollercoaster, toss a like and share it with your fellow space enthusiasts. And if you're hungry for more cosmic wonders, click on these videos and stay on the bright side! 🚀✨

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Eniola Bello

Hi! I'm Eniola. A Sci-fi, fictional, mystery writer, and content creator.

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  • Mason Darnielle2 years ago

    Really enjoy how much personality is in the ready :) great job

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