large quasar group
English
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Etymology
[edit]From large + quasar + group.
Noun
[edit]large quasar group (plural large quasar groups)
- (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)
Coordinate terms
[edit]Derived terms
[edit]- LQG (abbreviation)