Map of the Entire Universe Superclusters and Voids #1
by Martin Krzywinski
Title
Map of the Entire Universe Superclusters and Voids #1
Artist
Martin Krzywinski
Medium
Digital Art - Digital
Description
The map shows 3,751 Abell galaxy clusters, 1,024 galaxy superclusters and 2,042 voids. Supercluster and void circles are scaled to their estimated size. Abell clusters are scaled based on the number of galaxies in the cluster. Most objects are named after the constellation in which they are located. The sphere is based on the supergalactic coordinate system and has a diameter of 12 billion light-travel years. The supergalactic equator is aligned to the planar-like distribution of galaxies in the Milky Way. The vertical distance of an object from the equator is a function of the latitude and distance of the object. For readability, the latitude and longitude are scaled to improve visual separation of objects and the sphere is split into the Northern and Southern Supergalactic Hemispheres.
For more details see http://mkweb.bcgsc.ca/universe-superclusters-and-voids
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July 3rd, 2018
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