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Super clusters do not have defined boundaries, not a defined shape. A ballpark figure would put the diameter at about 100 million light years, but extending to about 250 million light years at the extreme.

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How long would it take light to travel from 1 edge of the supercluster to the center of the supercluster?

The time it takes for light to travel from one edge of a supercluster to its center depends on the specific size of the supercluster in question. For example, the Virgo Supercluster has an approximate diameter of about 110 million light-years. Therefore, it would take light roughly 55 million years to travel from one edge to the center of the Virgo Supercluster. Larger superclusters would take longer, while smaller ones would take less time accordingly.


What is our cosmic address from smallest to large?

Our cosmic address, from smallest to largest, starts with the Earth, located within the solar system, which is part of the Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way is one of billions of galaxies in the Local Group, a collection of galaxies in the Virgo Supercluster. The Virgo Supercluster is a part of the larger Laniakea Supercluster, which encompasses vast regions of the universe. Ultimately, we exist in the observable universe, a vast expanse containing billions of galaxies.


Did Shapley used the distribution of globular clusters in the galaxy to determine that the Sun was not at the center of the Milky Way?

Yes, Shapley used the distribution of globular clusters in the galaxy to show that the center of the Milky Way was located much farther away than previously thought. By studying the positions and distances of these clusters, he was able to demonstrate that the Sun was not at the center of the galaxy.


Who was the first astronomer to get a reasonable idea of the size and shape of the galaxy?

The first astronomer to propose a reasonable idea of the size and shape of the galaxy was Harlow Shapley in the early 20th century. He used the variable stars known as Cepheid variables to estimate the size of the Milky Way and its position within it. His work helped establish the notion of the galaxy as a vast, spiral-shaped structure.


Which planet is 31800 mile in diameter?

The planet you are referring to is Jupiter, which has a diameter of approximately 86,881 miles. Mercury has a diameter of about 3,032 miles, Venus has a diameter of about 7,521 miles, Earth has a diameter of about 7,917 miles, and Mars has a diameter of about 4,212 miles.

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What was shapleys contribution to astronomy?

In 1918 he used Cepheid variables to estimate the size of the Milky Way. The Shapley Supercluster of galaxies is named after him as well.


How long would it take light to travel from 1 edge of the supercluster to the center of the supercluster?

The time it takes for light to travel from one edge of a supercluster to its center depends on the specific size of the supercluster in question. For example, the Virgo Supercluster has an approximate diameter of about 110 million light-years. Therefore, it would take light roughly 55 million years to travel from one edge to the center of the Virgo Supercluster. Larger superclusters would take longer, while smaller ones would take less time accordingly.


When was Olive Shapley born?

Olive Shapley was born in 1910.


When did Olive Shapley die?

Olive Shapley died in 1999.


When did Ronald Shapley die?

Ronald Shapley died in 1965.


When was Ronald Shapley born?

Ronald Shapley was born in 1890.


What supercluster is the milky way is a part of?

The Virgo Supercluster, often just called the Local Supercluster


When was Harlow Shapley born?

Harlow Shapley was born on November 2, 1885.


What is Harlow Shapley's birthday?

Harlow Shapley was born on November 2, 1885.


When did Alan Shapley die?

Alan Shapley died on 1973-05-13.


When was Alan Shapley born?

Alan Shapley was born on 1903-02-09.


What is the Milky Way orbiting?

There is no larger rotational group for galaxies. The Milky Way galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy, as part of the Local Group, are moving generally in one direction, toward an unidentified central mass in the direction of the constellation Centaurus. (This may be a gravitational effect of the Shapley Supercluster.)