The Universe Is Structured Like a Gigantic Cosmic Web

Galaxies are not randomly distributed but form vast filaments and clusters, separated by enormous voids. This large-scale structure is a result of gravitational attraction acting on initial quantum fluctuations after the Big Bang.

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https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2019/cosmic-web-of-galaxies-mapped-with-dark-matter-haloes

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Published: March 27, 2026
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