Quick Read
The Virgo Supercluster is an enormous region containing many galaxy groups and clusters.
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A representative 110-million-light-year extent reflects the traditional supercluster definition, not a directly visible surface.
In Depth
Galaxy-flow mapping places this structure within Laniakea, so classification and boundary depend on the method used.
Scale measurement
110,000,000 ly · boundary
Quick facts
- It includes the Local Group.
- It is a supercluster-scale structure.
- Its boundary depends on classification.
Related objects
- contains: Local Group
- part-of: Laniakea Supercluster