large quasar group

English

Etymology

large +‎ quasar +‎ group

Noun

large quasar group (plural large quasar groups)

  1. (astronomy) 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.

Synonyms
  • LQG (abbreviation)

Coordinate terms
  • cosmic web
  • filament of galaxies
  • great wall
  • limit of greatness

Derived terms
  • LQG (abbreviation)
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