Astronomers discovered recently that some galaxies are being pulled by the gravitational attraction of matter which is not observable in the known universe.
They've dubbed this bizarre unexplainable motion "Dark Flow".
Let this mystery inspire you. Pen me something cosmic.
For the geeks among you, here are the gritty details:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2008/dark_flow.html
P.S. Contest description with credit to Eden Phillpotts
They've dubbed this bizarre unexplainable motion "Dark Flow".
Let this mystery inspire you. Pen me something cosmic.
For the geeks among you, here are the gritty details:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2008/dark_flow.html
P.S. Contest description with credit to Eden Phillpotts
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 11, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250
- Final notes: Cool entries to read. I really liked the various directions taken by all of the entries, so thanks for giving it a shot
Contest Winners
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Telescopic orb groping at the stars
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [4]
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Attraction
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It's good to be back.
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Great reading - thanks!
Isn't it fascinating, and scary, what we now are learning about our universe?
best wishes with this contest - hope you get some great entries!
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Thank you for the honor of the gold. Congratulations to all the winners.
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Thank you for the Silver in this contest ..
I am sad that you had not more entries. This was such a wondrous contest. It is always a challenge to write about the Universe and the wonder of creation.
Congratulations to the penman and daisybee too, and tantasysmurf who entered ...
Love
Myra
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