Large-scale homogeneity vs. small- scale inhomogeneity: testing ...
Large-scale homogeneity vs. small- scale inhomogeneity: testing ...
Large-scale homogeneity vs. small- scale inhomogeneity: testing ...
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
01/18/2013<br />
What are peculiar velocities?<br />
• Peculiar velocity: the velocity of a galaxy separate<br />
from the Hubble flow<br />
• Due to gravitational interaction with nearby galaxies /<br />
overdensities<br />
Image: University of Oregon<br />
Morag I. Scrimgeour 27