Galaxy clusters
type: Concept
narrower: Superclusters

Virgo Supercluster
type: Concept
broader: Superclusters

Superclusters
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
broader: Galaxy clusters
definition: An aggregation of clusters of galaxies. Superclusters are typically about one hundred million (10^8) light-years in diameter and contain tens of thousands of galaxies. Some examples are the Local Supercluster, Centaurus supercluster, Laniakea supercluster, Perseus-Pisces supercluster, Shapley supercluster, Virgo supercluster.
narrower: Virgo Supercluster
modified: 2020-11-04T18:52:46.355Z
modified: 2020-11-04T18:52:27.103Z
type: Concept