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The nearest cluster of galaxies is the "Virgo Cluster" discovered by Charles Messier in 1784. The Virgo cluster lies at/near the center of the Supercluster we belong to - also called the "Virgo Supercluster".
Our "Local Group" (comprising of The Milky way, Andromeda, and another 25-30 smaller galaxies) is part of the Virgo Cluster.
The center of the Virgo cluster is at a distance of about 18 Mpc (Mega parsecs) approx 60 Million lightyears from us [which translates to a 'redshift' of only z=0.004]. Ain't the universe huge?
Note: There are quite a few 'groups of galaxies' between us and the center of Virgo Cluster.
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Which of these galaxies would you most likely find at the center of a large cluster of galaxies?
At the center of a large cluster, you'll usually find large and massive galaxies.
What are galaxies found in clusters called?
They are simply called "galaxies which are part of a cluster".
Is the Coma cluster the nearest cluster?
The Coma cluster is one of the nearest clusters but it is not the nearest. At a mean distance of about 321 million light years the Virgo Cluster is closer at a mean distance of only 59 million light years.
How many times bigger than the Milky Way is a typical galactic cluster?
When we say "bigger" here, we could be talking about the volume of space the objects take up, or the number of stars involved. In either case, it's tough sledding to make comparisons. In looking at the volume of space taken up by galactic clusters, we see galaxies bigger and smaller than our own Milky Way clustered together. Additionally, we can look at the sum of the volumes of the individual galaxies, or the volume of space that is "under control" of the gravity binding the galaxies in the cluster. In the former case, several tens the volume might be involved. In the latter, 106 to 109 times the volume might be too small as the distances between galaxies, even in a galactic cluster, is enormous. From 3 to 5 times or several tens of times the number of stars could be in a galactic cluster when compared to our Milky Way. We're still finding galactic clusters, and then categorizing them and cataloging them. Making comparisons is still a large challenge.
What word does cluster go with in collective noun?
The noun 'cluster' is a collective noun for:a cluster of antelopesa cluster of beesa cluster of churlsa cluster of computersa cluster of grapesa cluster of grasshoppersa cluster of knotsa cluster of porcupine fisha cluster of spidersa cluster of starsa cluster of things
Is a cluster a group of galaxies?
the Virgo Cluster is a cluster of galaxies at a distance of approximately 59 million light years
Is Virgo Cluster a group of galaxies?
the Virgo Cluster is a cluster of galaxies at a distance of approximately 59 million light years
The Milky Way Galaxy and all its nearest neighbors are part of a cluster of over 50 galaxies called the .?
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A what is agroup of galaxies?
A group of galaxies is called a cluster.
When The Milky Way Galaxy and all its nearest neighbors are part of a cluster of over 50 galaxies called the .ng?
The cluster, which contains the Milky way and more than 50 other galaxies, is called the Local Cluster. The cluster has a diameter of 3.1 million parsecs (10 million light years). The Local Group is part of the much larger Virgo Supercluster.
What are the six levels of organization in the universe?
Our star, the sun Our suns nearest neighbors Our Galaxy-the Milky Way Our local group of galaxies Our super cluster of Galaxies The edge of the known universe
What is the name for a group of galaxies?
A group of galaxies is called a galaxy cluster or galaxy group.
This cluster of galaxies is made up of about 25 galaxies including the milky way?
Yes its called the Local Cluster or Local Group, we have many minor Globular or Cluster Galaxies orbiting our own.
Which of these galaxies would you most likely find at the center of a large cluster of galaxies?
At the center of a large cluster, you'll usually find large and massive galaxies.
How many galaxies are there in a typical cluster of galaxies?
Galaxy clusters typically have anywhere from 50 to 1,000 galaxies.
What are galaxies found in clusters called?
They are simply called "galaxies which are part of a cluster".
Is a planet a cluster of galaxies?
No, a galaxy is a cluster of stars, some of which might have planets.
