Into the Darkness: Measuring the Properties of Dark Galaxies. A fundamental prediction of cosmology is that galaxies without stars, Dark Galaxies, should exist. This project aims to exploit the new er

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Into the Darkness: Measuring the Properties of Dark Galaxies. A fundamental prediction of cosmology is that galaxies without stars, Dark Galaxies, should exist. This project aims to exploit the new era in radio observations with the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope, combining its deep radio imaging with optical wavelengths, to identify large numbers of Dark Galaxies. With this first-ever sample of Dark Galaxies, and employing innovative techniques, the project will produce fundamental new knowledge, answering outstanding questions about galaxy formation and the nature of dark matter itself. National benefits include inspiring the next generation of STEM students and scientists, while further enhancing Australia's international reputation in cutting-edge Astrophysics. . Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Prof Duncan Forbes