Weak Lensing Distorts the Universe . ... Intervening dark matter , which is normally invisible, might show its presence by distorting images originating in the distant universe , much the way an old window distorts images originating on the other side. ... The above computer generated simulation image shows how dark matter, shown in red, distorts the light path from and apparent shape of distant galaxies , depicted in blue. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...