Topic: Examining the Great Wall

[sam]

Structure exists on nearly all scales in the universe. Matter clumps under its own gravity into planets, stars, galaxies, clusters, and superclusters. Beyond even these in scale are the filaments and voids. The largest of these filaments is known as the Sloan Great Wall. This giant string of galaxies is 1.4 billion light years across making it the largest known structure in the universe. Yet surprisingly, the Great Wall has never been studied in detail. Superclusters within it have been examined, but the wall as a whole has only come into consideration in a new paper from a team led by astronomers at Tartu Observatory in Estonia.

http://www.universetoday.com/85530/examining-the-great-wall/

[Clive]

It says The Sloan Great Wall was first discovered in 2003 from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey but this is the same Great Wall that was discovered by Geller and Huchra back in 1990 so I don't see why Sloan should take the credit for it.  These giant structures were discussed at great length during the late eighties and early nineties after astronomers discovered the Great Attractor in 1986 after more than a decade of searching.  I'm delighted that they are topical once again.   

[GillE]

Just so long as Sloan Rangers don't become topical again.

[Rik]

 

I don't know, Gill, topical applications can sooth many skin issues, like things getting under it.

[Clive]

Best method to remove splinters from under the skin is to bathe the area in turpentine before retiring for bed and the splinter will be drawn out by morning.   

[Rik]

Does white spirits work?

[Clive]

Yes it does.   

[Simon]

Especially with tonic and a bit of lime. 

[Rik]

I'll try and get you some 'pure' whisky.

[Simon]

  I've been wanting to try a good single malt for some time. 

[Clive]

I'm a whisky and bourbon drinker but I have never been fond of single malts. 

[Simon]

I don't actually recall every trying one.  I used to drink Jack Daniels, but it makes me feel sick now. 

[GillE]

Someone gave my hubby a bottle a half bottle of Glenmorangie a few weeks ago.  I must confess, I loved it!  Yet normally I can't stand whisky.  Perhaps I just have expensive tastes.

[Clive]

You may be appalled to learn that Mrs C poured all my partial bottles of whisky into one to free up space in the cocktail cabinet.  This included around a sixth of a bottle of Glenmorangie.  I haven't tasted the final product of her mixing but I'm certain it will be fine. 

[sam]

lets just say it will be an interesting blend. Still it'll probably taste better than Bells.