Quipu Superstructure: The Largest Known Structure in the Universe
Quipu Superstructure: The Largest Known Structure in the Universe Introduction Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, named Quipu , an enormous superstructure composed of galaxy clusters and cosmic filaments. Key Characteristics Size & Mass : The Quipu superstructure stretches across 1.3 billion light-years . It has a mass of 200 quadrillion solar masses . Composition : Made up of galaxy clusters, filaments, and voids . It belongs to a class of superstructures , which contain multiple superclusters of galaxies. Effects of Superstructures Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Disturbances Superstructures like Quipu create fluctuations in the CMB, which is the leftover radiation from the Big Bang . Impact on the Hubble Constant The presence of massive superstructures distorts accurate measurements of the universe’s expansion rate. This causes variations in the calculation of the Hubble Constant , leading to discrepancies in cosmic models. Gravitational...