Wicked High-Definition Image of the Cosmic Web Shows the Universe’s Dark Matter Scaffolding

New data reveals a 3-million-light-year filament connecting two galaxies, each of which hosts a supermassive black hole.

Feb 13, 2025 - 16:54
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Wicked High-Definition Image of the Cosmic Web Shows the Universe’s Dark Matter Scaffolding
A supercomputer's simulation of the cosmic web filament, flowing with gas and feeding galaxy formation.

New data reveals a 3-million-light-year filament connecting two galaxies, each of which hosts a supermassive black hole.