massive compact halo object en · NOUN
Etymology
Perhaps coined with the acronym, MACHO, in mind. See also WIMP, which represents a competing hypothesis.
Meanings
- Any kind of astronomical body comprising normal baryonic matter that in sufficient numbers might explain the apparent presence of dark matter in galaxy halos.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| massive and compact halo object | alternative | lexicographic | |
| massive astrophysical compact halo object | alternative | lexicographic | |
| massive compact halo objects | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| massive astronomical compact halo object | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
strongly interacting massive particle · weakly interacting massive particle · robust associations of massive baryonic objects
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Translations (3)
cmn 暈族大質量緻密天體 /晕族大质量致密天体 (astronomical body) · fi massiivinen kompakti halo-objekti (astronomical body) · pl MACHO (astronomical body)