Cosmological Redshift distance to where it begins?

In summary, the closest star whose light is visible to us now and has cosmological redshift is thought to be approximately 18 million light years away. This is the distance at which cosmological redshift becomes more significant than random motion. However, this is still within the range of typical velocities of galaxies relative to the cosmic microwave background, which is around 400 km/s. The force of expansion is present everywhere, including within galaxies, but it is not measurable or significant due to the strong force of gravity within galaxies.
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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?
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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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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?
 
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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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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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1. What is cosmological redshift distance?

Cosmological redshift distance is a measure of the distance between two objects in space, based on the amount of redshift observed in the light coming from those objects. It is a result of the expansion of the universe, which causes light to stretch as it travels through space, making it appear redder and indicating that the object is moving away from us.

2. How is cosmological redshift distance calculated?

Cosmological redshift distance is calculated using Hubble's law, which states that the distance between two objects is directly proportional to the rate at which they are moving away from each other. This is determined by measuring the amount of redshift in the light from the object and using the known value of the Hubble constant.

3. What is the significance of cosmological redshift distance?

Cosmological redshift distance is significant because it allows us to measure the expansion of the universe and gain a better understanding of its evolution. It also helps us to determine the age of the universe and the distances of extremely distant objects, such as galaxies and quasars.

4. How does cosmological redshift distance relate to the Big Bang theory?

Cosmological redshift distance is a key piece of evidence for the Big Bang theory. The observed redshift in the light from distant objects supports the idea that the universe is expanding, as predicted by the Big Bang theory. It also helps to confirm the age of the universe and the rate at which it is expanding.

5. Can cosmological redshift distance be used to measure the distance to all objects in the universe?

No, cosmological redshift distance can only be used to measure the distances of objects that are beyond our own Milky Way galaxy. For objects within our galaxy, other methods such as parallax and standard candles are used. Additionally, the further away an object is, the more the expansion of the universe affects the redshift, making it more difficult to accurately calculate the distance.

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