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What is the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe?

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Galaxies and clusters of galaxies, untold billions of them, adorn the cosmos. How did such large-scale structure of the universe come about?

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Abraham “Avi” Loeb

Avi Loeb works on innovative ideas in astrophysics, astrobiology, and cosmology.

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