Seen as a long strand with smaller threads branching, the Quipu superstructure contains 68 galaxy clusters spanning 1.4 ...

For years, scientists have worked to chart the universe’s massive structure, aiming to test key models of cosmology. These ...

Barlow Planetarium, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, will host several events and shows in honor of National Astronomy Day from noon to 9:30 p.m. May 3.

The Quipu superstructure consists of 68 galaxy clusters interconnected and held together by dark matter. Stretching an impressive 1.4 billion light-years, it surpasses the previous record holder, the ...

According to the scientists on the team, the discovery was made by ROAST, a German-operated satellite telescope, and the superstructure has been named “Quipu.” ...

Quipu is estimated to span an astonishing 1.4 billion light-years in width and contains approximately 68 galaxy clusters. "If you look at the distribution of the galaxy clusters in the sky within ...

Newly discovered Quipu, a superstructure in which galaxies group together in clusters and clusters of clusters, is the largest known structure in the universe in terms of length, scientists claim.