SAO Identifies "Great Wall" of Galaxies

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Summary

The largest single coherent structure ever seen in nature--a "Great Wall" of galaxies--is identified by two astronomers at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Subject

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7098, "Robert McC. Adams Chronology."

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1990

Topic

  • Astrophysics
  • Outer space
  • Astronomy
  • Discovery
  • Galaxies
  • Research

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