Superclustering and the large-scale structure of the universe

Neta A. Bahcall

doi:10.1016/0273-1177(84)90118-2

Superclustering and the large-scale structure of the universe

Neta A. Bahcall

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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)
Pages (from-to)	367-378
Number of pages	12
Journal	Advances in Space Research
Volume	3
Issue number	10-12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-1177(84)90118-2
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

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Superclustering and the large-scale structure of the universe

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