Zwicky first postulated dark matter in 1933 using virial theorem on Coma cluster.
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Zwicky calculated Coma cluster mass 400 times greater than luminous matter implies. Zwicky coined supernova term with Baade in 1934. Zwicky proposed neutron stars as supernova remnants. Zwicky discovered 120 supernovae by eye over 52 years. Zwicky predicted galaxies act as gravitational lenses in 1937. Zwicky proposed tired light over Hubble expansion. Zwicky produced six-volume galaxy catalog. Zwicky invented morphological analysis for discoveries. Zwicky held 50 patents including jet propulsion. Zwicky created first artificial meteors with V2 rockets. Zwicky born Bulgaria to Swiss father Czech mother. Zwicky worked Caltech most career. Zwicky atheist critical of religion. Zwicky insulted foes as spherical bastards. Zwicky humanitarian shipped books to war-torn libraries.

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