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There may be large scale density inhomogeneities (such as quasar clusters) in the universe, and their effect on the angular distribution of the cosmic black-body radiation could potentially be observable.
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REES, M., SCIAMA, D. Large-scale Density Inhomogeneities in the Universe. Nature 217, 511–516 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1038/217511a0
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