large quasar group

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Etymology

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From large +‎ quasar +‎ group.

Noun

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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

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  • LQG (abbreviation)

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Derived terms

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  • LQG (abbreviation)