Astronomers Discover Massive Galaxy Ring Defying Cosmological Theories

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A groundbreaking discovery by astronomers, led by Alexia Lopez at the University of Central Lancashire, unveiled a colossal structure in the distant universe, dubbed the "Big Ring." This ring, measuring approximately 1.3 billion light-years in diameter, is composed of an almost perfect arrangement of galaxies. The findings were presented at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society and published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics.

The discovery raises significant questions regarding the established models of cosmology. Traditional cosmological theories suggest that large structures should be limited to a size of around 1.2 billion light-years. However, both the Big Ring and a previous discovery, the Giant Arc, exceed this dimension, challenging current understandings of cosmic formation.

Lopez noted, "Neither of these two ultra-large structures is easy to explain in our current understanding of the universe." The research hints at deeper complexities in cosmic structures, prompting a reevaluation of the Cosmological Principle, which posits uniformity in the distribution of matter across the universe.

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