A Fractal Galaxy Distribution in a Homogeneous Universe?
arXiv:astro-ph/9804171
Abstract
In this letter we present an idea which reconciles a homogeneous and isotropic Friedmann universe with a fractal distribution of galaxies. We use two observational facts: The flat rotation curves of galaxies and the (still debated) fractal distribution of galaxies with fractal dimension D=2. Our idea can also be interpreted as a redefinition of the notion of bias.
4 pages, latex, 1 postscript figure, 1 gif figure, revised in light of referee's comments. This version includes a small amount of additional detail and the figures have been updated. Accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics Letters