Large-Scale Structure
5 questions tagged Large-Scale Structure — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
What is a galaxy filament?
A galaxy filament is a long, threadlike structure in the cosmic web made of galaxies, gas, and dark matter. Filaments connect clusters and superclusters across enormous distances.
What is a void in cosmology?
A void is a huge region of space with far fewer galaxies than average. Voids are a major part of the cosmic web.
What is a supercluster of galaxies?
A supercluster is a very large grouping of galaxy clusters and groups. It is one of the biggest structures recognized in the observable Universe.
What is the cosmic web?
The cosmic web is the large-scale network of filaments, clusters, and voids that makes up the Universe’s structure. It reflects how matter was arranged by gravity over billions of years.
Where is the largest known structure in the universe located?
There is no single agreed location because the largest structures span huge regions of space. One famous example is the Sloan Great Wall, about 1.3 billion light-years away.