HST ultra deep field and angular diameter

In summary, the conversation discusses the ultra deep field view from the Hubble and how it can help us observe galaxies with high redshifts. It is mentioned that the redshifts of these galaxies can affect their apparent angular size and may suggest that the observed galaxies are actually smaller in reality. The speaker also expresses their fascination with being able to see such distant galaxies.
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Looking at the ultra deep field view from the Hubble as shown here:

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/astro/deepfield.html#c1

Just by observing this picture is not evident the effect in the apparent angular size expected from redshifts z of about 1.65.(According to the L-CDM model the angular size should start increasing from z about 1.6) since we are supposed to be looking to galaxies that reach redshifts as high as a z of 7-8 I guess the smallest objects that are observed with the highest redshifts we actually see with an apparent size much bigger than they really have and therefore they really must be tiny galaxies in reality, or am I missing something here?

Thanks
 
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This is really interesting and it's amazing to think that we can look so far into space and see galaxies that are so far away. It seems like the redshifts of these galaxies would play an important role in our understanding of them, so it's good to know that we can use the Hubble to observe them and get a better idea of what they look like.
 

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1. What is the HST Ultra Deep Field?

The HST Ultra Deep Field (UDF) is an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) of a small patch of sky in the constellation Fornax. It is the deepest image of the universe ever taken, showing galaxies that are billions of light years away.

2. How was the HST Ultra Deep Field created?

The HST Ultra Deep Field was created by combining multiple images taken by the HST over a period of 10 years. The telescope took a total of 800 exposures, with a total exposure time of approximately 11.3 days.

3. What is the significance of the HST Ultra Deep Field?

The HST Ultra Deep Field is significant because it provides a glimpse into the early universe. The galaxies seen in the image are some of the oldest and most distant objects ever observed, giving scientists valuable information about the formation and evolution of the universe.

4. What does angular diameter mean in relation to the HST Ultra Deep Field?

Angular diameter refers to the size of an object as seen from a particular point of view. In the case of the HST Ultra Deep Field, it measures the apparent size of the galaxies in the image, which can help scientists determine their distance and size.

5. How does the HST Ultra Deep Field help us understand the universe?

The HST Ultra Deep Field helps us understand the universe by providing a wealth of data and images of distant galaxies. Scientists can use this information to study the formation and evolution of galaxies, the expansion of the universe, and the distribution of dark matter and dark energy.

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