Dark Matter: Evidence, Candidates, and How We Study It
A clear guide to dark matter: evidence from galaxies and the CMB, leading particle candidates, and how surveys and detectors probe the invisible universe.

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Information on Galaxies, Stars, Constellations, Planets, Moons, Comets and Asteroids
Listen to Bernard Miller describe his journey into AstroPhotography and detail how he captured this stunning image of the Sculptor Galaxy.
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Drew Evans talks about his passion for astrophotography, the equipment used and tips for post processing image data.
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Hear D.j Van Bourgondien as he talks about using his Celestron EdgeHD 8″ telescope to capture this image of the Fireworks Galaxy
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A clear guide to dark matter: evidence from galaxies and the CMB, leading particle candidates, and how surveys and detectors probe the invisible universe.
Learn how to choose a compound light microscope: resolution vs magnification, objective NA, condensers, illumination, ergonomics, and upgrade paths.
Astrophotography and the IC1318 Butterfly Nebula, an interview with Drew Evans. Watch the Interview Now Imaging the Butterfly Nebula Welcome to Optical Mechanics, where we delve into the fascinating world of astronomy and the passionate individuals who contribute to its exploration. Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Evans, an astrophotographer whose work with