The Mystery of Dark Matter

Get ready to embark on the exciting search for dark matter-the invisible mass that dominates our universe. This popular science book explains why this mysterious dark matter has been incorporated into the standard model of the universe and how scientists are able to "observe" the invisible.
The book starts with the early indications of the existence of dark matter, including the strange cohesion of galaxy clusters, before moving on to modern observations like cosmic background radiation. Along the way, you will learn about the direct and indirect methods being used by researchers to track down dark matter and whatever is behind this strange phenomenon.
“The Mystery of Dark Matter” will appeal to general readers who wish to understand what scientists actually know about dark matter, along with the methods they use to help crack the mystery.