![Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7479 located in the Pegasus constellation about 105 million light years and discovered in 1784 by the German astronomer William Herschel. Its central bar is highlighted and very luminous. Credit: Daniel López/IAC. Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7479 located in the Pegasus constellation about 105 million light years and discovered in 1784 by the German astronomer William Herschel. Its central bar is highlighted and very luminous. Credit: Daniel López/IAC.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_square_2_2_to_320px/public/images/news/prensa1158_2356.jpg?itok=Y2Sstcgp)
A research based on observations and simulations lead by the IAC show why the fastest spinning bars are rotating most slowly because of dark matter
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