Milky Way May Belong to a Larger Cosmic Structure
New research suggests our galaxy is part of a vast basin of attraction, challenging current cosmological models.
- Astronomers have identified the Shapley Concentration as a potential larger structure encompassing our galaxy's supercluster.
- The Shapley Concentration is a massive region with significant gravitational influence, potentially 10 times the volume of Laniakea.
- The discovery stems from analyzing the motions of 56,000 galaxies, revealing the complex web of cosmic structures.
- This finding could reshape our understanding of the universe's evolution and the limits of cosmic structures.
- Further observations are needed to confirm these findings and refine our cosmic address within the universe.