Superclusters, the biggest structures in the Universe, are regions of space that are densely packed with galaxies. This image maps Laniakea according to the flow of galaxies across space.
Map of superclusters of galaxies and voids in a distance of one billion light years from the milky way. The supercluster Laniakea is marked in yellow.
The Local Group’s location within the Virgo Supercluster as part of the larger Laniakea Supercluster.
