Abstract
The spatial distribution of a complete redshift sample of nearby rich clusters of galaxies is studied. Strong superclustering, extending to very large scales (∼100h-1Mpc), is observed in the cluster distribution. In particular, we determined and discuss below the following studies:. I. The spatial correlation function of rich clusters of galaxies. II. The construction of a complete catalog of superclusters and a study of their growth (percolation). III. The finding of large-scale superclusters surrounding the giant galaxy void in Bootes. IV. The finding of a ∼300 Mpc void of rich clusters of galaxies. All the above studies provide evidence for the existence of large-scale structure in the universe, and reveal some of its characteristics. These findings are of importance to models of the formation of galaxies and structure in the universe.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 367-378 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Advances in Space Research |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 10-12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Aerospace Engineering
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Geophysics
- Atmospheric Science
- Space and Planetary Science
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Keywords
- Clusters of galaxies
- correlation function
- large-scale structure
- superclusters
- voids