massive compact halo object

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any kind of astronomical body comprising normal baryonic matter that in sufficient numbers might explain the apparent presence of dark matter in galaxy halos.

词源

Perhaps coined with the acronym, MACHO, in mind. See also WIMP, which represents a competing hypothesis.
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