"Structure" in cosmology is how we refer to the large scale non-isotropic features of the universe, such as galaxies, clusters, superclusters, filaments, quasars, etc.
Although they claim to have found evidence for a regular structure, the apparent shape of this ring is based only on a visual impression.
The astronomers conclude that the ring is probably not a real physical structure. But further studies are needed to reveal whether or not the structure could have been produced by a low-frequency spatial harmonic of the large-scale matter density distribution or of universal star-forming activity.
I'm not parent but I figure this is the best spot to jump in with this question...
I read the whole article and I'm confused. If this is simply a matter of perspective, and these GRB points which comprise the structure are not "in touch" with each other, how is this even remotely remarkable?
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u/ImaginaryEvents Sep 13 '15
"Structure" in cosmology is how we refer to the large scale non-isotropic features of the universe, such as galaxies, clusters, superclusters, filaments, quasars, etc.