The Shapely supercluster

In one of the previous posts, we discussed the Great Attactor. In that post, I also mentioned the Shapely Supercluster. This post is going to discuss the supercluster in detail. 

The Shapley Supercluster, also known as the Shapley concentration or SCI, is one of the largest known mass concentrations in our universe. Its mass is at least 10¹⁵ solar masses. This mass includes galaxy clusters and groups like Abell 3558 and Abell 3562. It is located in the north of the constellation of Centaurus.

It is more concentrated than the Great Attractor, and it has an even greater force of gravitation. Its force is so much that even the Great Attractor is being pulled towards it!

I know it sounds so insane.

For better understanding, let us compare it to the Laniakea Supercluster from the Great Attractor post. The size of the Laniakea galaxy supercluster is about 530 million light years. The Shapely Supercluster expands roughly over an area of 600 million light years!

That is it for today. I hope you liked it. If I made mistakes or if you want me to write about anything else, feel free to comment. See you next Sunday!