Cosmological Redshift distance to where it begins?

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The discussion centers on the concept of cosmological redshift and its implications for distance measurements in the universe. It establishes that the typical velocity of galaxies relative to the cosmic microwave background is approximately 400 km/s, which, when divided by the Hubble constant, corresponds to a distance of 18 million light years (6 Mpc). Beyond this distance, cosmological redshift becomes more significant than random motion. The conversation also highlights that while dark energy influences cosmic expansion, it does not affect gravitationally bound galaxies, where the force of gravity prevails.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of cosmological redshift
  • Familiarity with the Hubble constant
  • Knowledge of galaxy dynamics and gravitational binding
  • Basic concepts of dark energy
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  • Research the implications of Hubble's Law on galaxy distances
  • Study the effects of dark energy on cosmic expansion
  • Explore the dynamics of gravitationally bound structures in astrophysics
  • Learn about measuring cosmic microwave background radiation
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Astronomers, astrophysicists, and students interested in cosmology and the dynamics of the universe will benefit from this discussion.

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what is thought to be the closest star whose light visible to us now is/has cosmological redshift?
perhaps the same answer but in case not:
at what LY distance does the prevalent cosmological redshift of distant starlight begin?
TY, r
 
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Typical velocities of galaxies relative to the cosmic microwave background are 400 km/s, dividing that by the Hubble constant gives a typical length of 18 million light years, after that distance cosmological redshift is more important than random motion.
The largest gravitationally bound structures are larger than this. Not every galaxy further apart has follow the Hubble flow nicely.
 
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TY,
so there would be some cosmic expansion w/in the 18 M LY radius but it is not yet material relative to the normal orbital velocities till that?
 
Here is an example, 18 Mly = 6 Mpc.
The 400 km/s are a typical value, but it differs a lot between different galaxies.
 
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mfb said:
Typical velocities of galaxies relative to the cosmic microwave background are 400 km/s, dividing that by the Hubble constant gives a typical length of 18 million light years, after that distance cosmological redshift is more important than random motion.
The largest gravitationally bound structures are larger than this. Not every galaxy further apart has follow the Hubble flow nicely.
But the force that drives expansion is occurring everywhere, even within galaxies between stars? Just that it's not measurable / important considering the force of gravity?
 
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While there is dark energy, it doesn't lead to an expansion of the galaxies, as they are gravitationally bound. If we could measure the orbits and all masses with infinite precision we could see the effect on the orbits, but in reality we cannot, it is completely negligible within galaxies.
 
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