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Oh honey, scientists estimate that the observable universe contains about 5% ordinary matter, with the rest being dark matter and dark energy. So, to put it bluntly... a whole lotta something, but mostly a whole lotta nothing!

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The totality of all things that exist is called what?

The only word we can think of is "Universe". But if that's the one the question isfishing for, then its description is much too restrictive. The Universe is not only thetotality of all things that exist. It also includes all of the space in which they haveever existed or could exist, as well as all of the time in which they have existed,do exist, or will exist. Now that's a Universe.


How many galaxies can fit into a universe?

It is estimated that there are about 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe. However, the total number of galaxies in the entire universe could be much larger and currently unknown. The universe is vast and constantly expanding, so the exact number of galaxies it can hold is difficult to determine.


How much area does the Andromeda galaxy take up of the universe?

The Andromeda galaxy covers a relatively small fraction of the observable universe. It is estimated to be around 220,000 light-years in diameter, making up just a tiny portion of the vast expanse of the universe.


Why do astronomers propose that the Milky Way Galaxy contains a lot of dark matter?

Oh, well this is an interesting question, and a fun one to answer!Basically, dark matter is proposed to exist because of the observations of interacting masses both within and between galaxies. (Note that it is not just the Milky Way that is proposed to contain dark matter; rather, 84% of the universe is hypothesized to be made of dark matter.) Basically, the total mass of all the stars and planets and other celestial objects should not be enough to cause the effects of gravitational lensing, solar revolution, etc. that are observed. Therefore, dark matter is proposed to exist; a type of matter that only interacts with gravitons and W bosons (only interacts with gravity and the weak force) and that is entirely undetectable.


What percentage of the universe is composed of plasma?

Oh, isn't that a happy little question! Plasma makes up about 99% of the observable universe, much like how a sunshine yellows up a big, beautiful sky. That's a whole lot of swirling cosmic paint just waiting to create amazing galaxies and stars - just like we create our own little world on our canvas.

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Where was Antarctica 500 billion years?

500 billion years ago, planet Earth didn't exist. The Universe didn't even exist for such a long time; the age of the Universe is estimated at about 14 billion years.500 billion years ago, planet Earth didn't exist. The Universe didn't even exist for such a long time; the age of the Universe is estimated at about 14 billion years.500 billion years ago, planet Earth didn't exist. The Universe didn't even exist for such a long time; the age of the Universe is estimated at about 14 billion years.500 billion years ago, planet Earth didn't exist. The Universe didn't even exist for such a long time; the age of the Universe is estimated at about 14 billion years.


What is matter in the universe?

Dark matter is matter of an unknown type. It is known to exist, due to its gravitational influence, but it is not known what it is made of. There is at least 5 times as much dark matter than "normal" matter.


How much of the universe is considered to be plasma?

About 99% of the observable universe is estimated to be in the plasma state. Plasma is often referred to as the fourth state of matter and is made up of ionized particles that exist at extremely high temperatures, such as in stars and interstellar medium.


What is the estimated number of galaxies in the universe?

The observable Universe is estimated to have around 1011 (a hundred billion) galaxies. The entire Universe is much bigger than that, but it isn't known how much bigger. Perhaps it is infinite, in which case it might have an infinite number of galaxies.


How many galaxies are there in your universe?

There are an estimated 1011 (100 billion) galaxies in the observable Universe. It is not known how much bigger the Universe is, compared to the observable part.


How much of the universe is matter?

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Why is there far more matter than antimatter in the visible universe?

It may have to do with the way the universe was created. Certainly if there was a lot of antimatter created, much of it may well have come in contact with matter through the billions of years the universe has existed. That would have resulted in the conversion of that antimatter (along with a like amount of matter) into energy. There may not have been much antimatter around to begin with, too. But, since the amount of visible matter represents less matter than has been calculated to exist in the uinverse, it may be that there is a good bit of antimatter out there somewhere. Not likely, but possible.


The totality of all things that exist is called what?

The only word we can think of is "Universe". But if that's the one the question isfishing for, then its description is much too restrictive. The Universe is not only thetotality of all things that exist. It also includes all of the space in which they haveever existed or could exist, as well as all of the time in which they have existed,do exist, or will exist. Now that's a Universe.


How many galaxy's is there?

There are an estimated 1011 galaxies in the observable Universe. The entire Universe is much bigger than the observable Universe. It may be infinitely bigger, but it is not currently known whether this is the case.


How many galaxies found in the universe?

The observable Universe has somewhere around 1011 galaxies. The entire Universe is much larger than the observable Universe, but currently, it is not known exactly how much larger. It might be infinite in size, but in any case, it is estimated that the Universe is a lot larger than the observable Universe.


What are some questions of outer space?

Examples include : * How vast is the universe? Is it infinitely large? * Are there more planets like Earth? Does alien life exist? Is it like Earth's? * Does "dark matter" exist? How much mass does it have? * What is the singularity of a black hole really like?


Do all the elements exist in approximately equal quantities?

No, elements do not exist in equal quantities. The abundance of elements in the universe and on Earth varies widely, with elements like hydrogen and helium being more abundant, while others like gold and platinum are much rarer.