Historical Events tagged with "sloan digital sky survey"
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Discovery of the Sloan Great Wall by Students
Students at Princeton University mapped the Sloan Great Wall, which is considered one of the largest known structures in the universe. Their findings revealed a massive concentration of galaxies, stretching over 1.37 billion light-years, demonstrating a pattern of galaxy clustering that challenged previous theories of cosmic structure. This work was part of a larger research initiative utilizing data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, showcasing the collaborative spirit of young astronomers and their dedication to understanding the universe's immense scale.
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