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The evidence that we live in an expanding, and not a static,Universe is as solid as the evidence that we live in on a round, and not a flat,planet. Gravity is the only force we know of that could slow down "Hubble" Expansion but, for many decades, we were unable to calculate how rapidly this slow-down of Hubble Expansion was occurring. It was QUITE a shock when we found that, over time, the rate of expansion was INCREASING over time. Again, this fact is as irrefutable as the fact thatour Earth is going around our Sun.

Since we "define" dark energy as "whatever it is that is causing the rate of Hubble Expansion to increase over time," the fact that the rate is increasing is all the support that is needed.

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Why do observations made of distant galaxies indicate that dark energy exists?

The observations made from distant galaxies suggest that Dark energy exists. This is because of the fact that the galaxies are moving away from each other. This is given by Hubbles law.Instead of being attracted by the force of gravitation,galaxies tends to move away suggesting the presence of a gravity opposing force called dark energy.


Is Mars lifeless?

Evidence indicates the presence of water, which supports life as we know it.


Is the universe matter?

The Universe contains matter, energy, dark matter, dark energy, empty space - and of course, lots of structures made up of those.The Universe contains matter, energy, dark matter, dark energy, empty space - and of course, lots of structures made up of those.The Universe contains matter, energy, dark matter, dark energy, empty space - and of course, lots of structures made up of those.The Universe contains matter, energy, dark matter, dark energy, empty space - and of course, lots of structures made up of those.


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What is the opposite of Dark Energy?

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