Published September 25, 1988 | Version v1
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Towards the limits of the universe

Creators

Description

The discovery of the radio galaxy 4C41.17, the furthest galaxy yet discovered, is reported. It is estimated to be 15 milliard light years distant, with a red shift of 3.8. (G.T.H.)

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Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
The furthest galaxy detected to this day
Original title (French)
Vers les limites de l'univers
Original subtitle (French)
La galaxie la plus lointaine detectee a ce jour.

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revue Polytechnique
Journal Issue
no.9
Series
Rev. Polytech.
ISSN
0374-4256
CODEN
RVPTB

INIS

Country of Publication
Switzerland
Country of Input or Organization
Switzerland
INIS RN
20024725
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
COSMOLOGICAL MODELS; DISTANCE; ORIGIN; RADIO GALAXIES; RED SHIFT; UNIVERSE
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; GALAXIES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS