large quasar group

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An implied cosmological scale alignment of matter. An assemblage of quasars that appear to form a structure, having them closely grouped in the sky in terms of redshift and lateral placement, implying an outline of a dimmer more massive structure in which the quasars are embedded.

Word forms

large quasar group large quasar groups

Etymology

From large + quasar + group.

Synonyms

LQG

Derived words

LQG
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