Laniakea Supercluster

Laniakea Supercluster

Two views of the Laniakea Supercluster. The outer surface shows the region dominated by Laniakea’s gravity. Credit CEA/SACLAY

Two views of the Laniakea Supercluster. The outer surface shows the region dominated by Laniakea’s gravity. The streamlines shown in black trace the paths along which galaxies flow as they are pulled closer inside the supercluster. Individual galaxies’ colors distinguish major components within the Laniakea Supercluster: the historical Local Supercluster in green, the Great Attractor region in orange, the Pavo-Indus filament in purple, and structures including the Antlia Wall and Fornax-Eridanus cloud in magenta. Credit CEA/SACLAY

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