Session Date
Lesson Topic
Galaxy clusters and superclusters
Lesson Outline
We concluded the topic of large-scale structures in the Universe by discussing the Local Group of galaxies, of which the Milky Way is a member, and continued by exploring clusters of galaxies. The largest structures in the Universe are clusters of clusters of galaxies, known as 'superclusters'. A galaxy redshift survey conducted over many years has mapped the location and extent of superclusters out to about 2 billion light years. This map shows the presence of 'filaments' and 'voids', and informs us on the distribution of matter in the Universe at large, and helps to prove that the Big Bang was not perfectly symmetrical.
Assignment
None. We worked through problems in class.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Class went smoothly, as usual. Jared asked plenty of questions, again!
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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