CfA Redshift Survey
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The CfA Redshift Survey is a pioneering large-scale galaxy redshift survey that mapped the three-dimensional distribution of galaxies in the nearby universe, revealing major structures such as superclusters and voids.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| CfA Redshift Survey canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
astronomical survey
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galaxy redshift survey ⓘ |
| abbreviationOf | Center for Astrophysics Redshift Survey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aimedTo | map the three-dimensional distribution of nearby galaxies ⓘ |
| basedAt |
Harvard College Observatory
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conductedBy | Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
constraints on cosmological models
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discovery of the cosmic web ⓘ evidence for hierarchical structure formation ⓘ understanding of galaxy clustering ⓘ |
| cosmologicalScale | local universe ⓘ |
| dataProduct | redshift catalog of galaxies ⓘ |
| dataType | optical spectra of galaxies ⓘ |
| field |
astronomy
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cosmology ⓘ large-scale structure of the universe ⓘ |
| helpedEstablish |
existence of large cosmic voids
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non-uniform distribution of galaxies on large scales ⓘ |
| inspired |
CfA2 Redshift Survey
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subsequent large-scale redshift surveys ⓘ |
| locationOfObservation | Northern Hemisphere sky ⓘ |
| measured |
galaxy radial velocities
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galaxy redshifts ⓘ |
| method | redshift-distance relation ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed maps of galaxy superclusters
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first clear evidence of cosmic voids ⓘ pioneering large-scale galaxy redshift mapping ⓘ |
| observedObjectType | galaxies ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey
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Sloan Digital Sky Survey NERFINISHED ⓘ large-scale structure surveys ⓘ |
| revealed |
filamentary large-scale structure
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superclusters ⓘ voids ⓘ |
| surveyType | magnitude-limited galaxy survey ⓘ |
| targeted | nearby galaxies ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
| usedFor |
mapping three-dimensional galaxy distribution
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studying supercluster-void network ⓘ |
| usedInstrument |
1.5-meter Tillinghast telescope
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Multiple Mirror Telescope NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedTelescopeType | optical telescope ⓘ |
| uses | galaxy redshift measurements ⓘ |
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