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approx. 300 Mpc void of rich clusters of galaxies

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/160436· OSTI ID:5577274
The distribution of rich Abell clusters of galaxies reveals a large void of cataloged, nearby (D< or =4) rich clusters corresponding to the approximate redshift range z roughly-equal 0.03--0.08. This apparent void is approx.100/sup 0/ across the sky (approx.300 h/sup -1/ Mpc) and approx.150 h/sup -1/ Mpc deep. Its projected area is completely devoid of nearby--but not distant--rich clusters (R> or =1). It is also depleted in, but not completely devoid of, the lower density R = 0 clusters. The void does not appear to be caused by absorption in the Galaxy. If this apparent void in nearby rich clusters is real, it subtends a value of more than 10/sup 6/h/sup -3/ Mpc./sup 3/
Research Organization:
Princeton University Observatory
OSTI ID:
5577274
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 262:2; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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