Large-Scale Structure
Laniakea Supercluster
The greater 'immeasurable heaven' we call home.
A 520-million-light-year supercluster, defined by galaxy flows, that encompasses the Virgo Supercluster and the Great Attractor.
Overview
A 520-million-light-year supercluster, defined by galaxy flows, that encompasses the Virgo Supercluster and the Great Attractor.
See also
Fossil Galaxy Group
A group whose galaxies have already merged into one giant.
Galaxy Cluster
Hundreds to thousands of galaxies bound by gravity.
Galaxy Group
A small assembly of dozens of galaxies.
Galaxy Supercluster
A vast collection of clusters and groups.
Galaxy Filament
A thread-like backbone of the cosmic web.
Galaxy Wall
A sheet-like concentration of galaxies.