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See the Bump: New 3D map of universe might help

Science - Space

Astronomers with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey produced a third generation map of the universe - what it looked like about 12 billion years ago. It is the most comprehensive map so far produced of our universe. But, where is the Bump?


In addition, this three-dimensional map goes back further into the history of the universe than any other map so far produced.

It sees back in our ancient past - between 10 and 12 billion years ago - to observe clouds of hydrogen that have yet formed into clusters of galaxies.

What is really important to these astronomers is the identification of the 'Bump.'

So far, with this Sloan Digital Sky Survey III (SDSS-3), they haven't found the "Bump". But, they are still looking. They hope to find it after a few more iterations of the SDSS.

But, what is this 'Bump'? Please read on.

This third iteration included about 14,000 quasars. And, quasars are important in this research for the "Bump".

In all, about 150,000 quasars are known to exist. These astronomers hope to eventually detail over 50,000 of them. That number of quasars is expected to solve the mystery of the 'Bump.'

Yes, the mystery of the 'Bump.' Page two concludes with how to find out what is the "Bump".