The discussion revolves around the influence of voids in the Universe on the orientation of galaxies, particularly in the context of a newly discovered assembly of galaxies and the larger cosmic web structure. Participants explore the implications of this discovery for understanding galaxy formation, structure, and the role of dark matter.
Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the implications of the cosmic web structure and the appropriate methods for measuring distances in cosmology. While some acknowledge the significance of the discovery, others contest the interpretations and measurements discussed.
Limitations in the discussion include varying interpretations of distance measurements (present-day vs. light travel time) and the dependence on assumptions about dark matter and structure formation models. Unresolved mathematical steps and the implications of the new observations remain topics of contention.
turbo-1 said:Not a peer-reviewed paper, though I'd be very surprised if John Huchra hasn't already published on or has on in the works. I'll take a look.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16903-new-cosmic-map-reveals-colossal-structures.html
matt.o said:I couldn't see any papers with Huchra as a co-author on ADS either, however Huchra may have just been approached for comment and may not have been part of the discovery. I'll wait for the paper to come out before commenting further or drawing strong conclusions.