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Galaxy clusters are gravitationally bound structures containing hundreds of billions of stars, spanning tens of millions of light-years. Recent discussions on WindowsForum highlight discoveries by the Planck space telescope, which identified over 20 new galaxy clusters, including a massive supercluster. These findings expand our understanding of the largest structures in the Universe. While the forum primarily covers Windows and tech topics, this thread offers a rare glimpse into astrophysics, showcasing how space observatories like Planck and XMM-Newton reveal cosmic giants. Users interested in astronomy and cosmology may find this content engaging, though it remains a niche topic on the site.
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Largest structure yet seen in the Universe
BBC News - Planck telescope observes cosmic giants A supercluster of galaxies as it appears in Planck data (l) and in XMM data (r). Such structures contain hundreds of billions of suns The Planck space telescope has identified some of the largest structures ever seen in the Universe...- cybercore
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