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The Cosmological Distance Ladder

Summary

The following diagram summarizes the cosmological distance ladder as I have presented it.  The diagram highlights the primary methods used for determining specific distances, and highlights the fact that the methods must overlap so that a "distance ladder" can be built out to the furthest reaches of the cosmos.