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science-and-astronomy2 years ago•7 min saved

"The Controversy Surrounding Giant Rings and Arcs in Cosmology"

The recent discovery of a giant ring structure in the universe has sparked debate about its implications for cosmology. However, physicist Dominik Schwarz argues that the interpretation of these structures challenging the cosmological principle is based on a misunderstanding. The cosmological principle assumes space is maximally symmetric, and the statistical distribution of matter and light in the universe is homogeneous and isotropic. While the giant ring challenges the prevailing model of structure formation, it does not necessarily challenge the properly formulated cosmological principle. This finding may lead to a reevaluation of our understanding of structure formation and the inflationary epoch, highlighting the iterative process of observation, modeling, and refinement in our quest to understand the universe.

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Cosmic Megastructure: A Ring That Defies the Laws of the Universe"

An astronomer from the University of Central Lancashire has discovered an ancient, problematic ring-like structure in deep space, challenging our understanding of the universe. Dubbed the 'Big Ring,' it's an enormous collection of galaxies forming a vast circle, with a circumference of around four billion light years, defying the Cosmological Principle's limit of 1.2 billion light years for large-scale structures. Its existence raises questions about the universe's early oscillations and the potential influence of cosmic strings, highlighting the infancy of our understanding of the cosmos.

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Cosmic Megastructure: Challenging Our Universe's Theories"

Astronomers have discovered an ultra-large structure in the distant universe called the “Big Ring on the Sky,” challenging current understanding of the cosmos. This structure, located 9.2 billion light-years away, is the second of its kind and raises questions about the cosmological principle. The discovery adds to mounting evidence that astronomers need to rethink how the universe works, as it does not align with current assumptions. The structure's existence alongside another ultra-large structure in the same cosmic time and region of the sky suggests the possibility of an extraordinary cosmological system.

via Euronews|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling a Cosmic Megastructure: A Challenge to Universe Theories"

Astronomers have discovered a ring-shaped cosmic megastructure called the Big Ring, with a diameter of about 1.3bn light years, challenging existing theories of the universe. This structure, along with others like the Giant Arc, defies the cosmological principle and raises questions about the standard model of cosmology. The Big Ring was discovered using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and is located near the constellations of Boötes the Herdsman. Its existence suggests the need for a rethinking or expansion of current cosmological theories.

via The Guardian|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Discovery of Massive Cosmic Ring Challenges Universe Theories"

Scientists at the University of Central Lancashire have discovered a massive ring-shaped structure in space, named the Big Ring, which challenges the cosmological principle and our understanding of the universe. This 1.3 billion light-years wide structure, made up of galaxies and galaxy clusters, is the seventh large structure discovered that contradicts the idea that the cosmos is smooth on the largest scales. The discovery, along with the Giant Arc, suggests a need to rethink current astronomical theories and indicates the presence of an as yet undiscovered factor at play in the evolution of the universe.

via BBC.com|

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