Large-Scale Structure
Galaxy Filament
A thread-like backbone of the cosmic web.
Long strings of galaxies and clusters that form the dominant structural element of the cosmic web.
Overview
Long strings of galaxies and clusters that form the dominant structural element of the cosmic web.
See also
Hercules–Corona Borealis Great Wall
A possibly record-breaking cosmic structure.
Compact Group
Galaxy group, cluster, supercluster, or cosmic-web feature.
Loose Group
Galaxy group, cluster, supercluster, or cosmic-web feature.
Fossil Group
Galaxy group, cluster, supercluster, or cosmic-web feature.
Galaxy Pair
Galaxy group, cluster, supercluster, or cosmic-web feature.
Interacting Pair
Galaxy group, cluster, supercluster, or cosmic-web feature.