large quasar group

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Etymology[edit]

large +‎ quasar +‎ group

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

  • LQG (abbreviation)

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Derived terms[edit]

  • LQG (abbreviation)
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