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Futurism
8 months ago
OMG science

Astronomers Puzzled by Cosmic Megastructure So Large It Shouldn't Exist

There is a massive cosmic ring structure 1.3 billion light years in diameter that challenges our understanding of the universe.
These large cosmic structures defy the cosmological principle of homogeneity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Newly discovered cosmic megastructure challenges theories of the universe

Astronomers have discovered a ring-shaped cosmic megastructure, known as the Big Ring, which challenges existing theories of the universe.
The Big Ring has a diameter of about 1.3 billion light years and is too faint to see directly, but its diameter on the night sky would be equivalent to 15 full moons. [ more ]
Futurism
8 months ago
OMG science

Astronomers Puzzled by Cosmic Megastructure So Large It Shouldn't Exist

There is a massive cosmic ring structure 1.3 billion light years in diameter that challenges our understanding of the universe.
These large cosmic structures defy the cosmological principle of homogeneity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Newly discovered cosmic megastructure challenges theories of the universe

Astronomers have discovered a ring-shaped cosmic megastructure, known as the Big Ring, which challenges existing theories of the universe.
The Big Ring has a diameter of about 1.3 billion light years and is too faint to see directly, but its diameter on the night sky would be equivalent to 15 full moons. [ more ]
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