Largest Structure in Universe Discovered

[Dragonoake]

Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

http://www.space.com/19220-universe-largest-structure-discovered.html

[Dragonoake]

a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

A bit of perspective: If you think of the observable universe as being the size of the average living room, that makes the Milky Way Galaxy about the size of a nickle...
And this thing is the size of a coffee table.

[Cabal]

Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

http://www.space.com/19220-universe-largest-structure-discovered.html

Very impressive!

[Shine]

Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

http://www.space.com/19220-universe-largest-structure-discovered.html

 
I read about this. Such an amazing discovery.

[RandallS]

Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

Which is about 3.5 to 4.0 times larger than current theory predicts should be the maximum possible size for such structures.

[Shine]

Which is about 3.5 to 4.0 times larger than current theory predicts should be the maximum possible size for such structures.

 
This is probably one of the most amazing aspects about it.

Every time science uncovers a little more of the universe, the gods laugh, step back, and reveal that there's yet more . . . .

[Sage]

A bit of perspective: If you think of the observable universe as being the size of the average living room, that makes the Milky Way Galaxy about the size of a nickle...
And this thing is the size of a coffee table.

 
That is dumbfounding.

[mlr52]

A bit of perspective: If you think of the observable universe as being the size of the average living room, that makes the Milky Way Galaxy about the size of a nickle...
And this thing is the size of a coffee table.

 
Can we put our feet on it?

[NiDara]

Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

http://www.space.com/19220-universe-largest-structure-discovered.html

I'm glad the universe still (and always will) have mysteries that lead to more mysteries. Just more presents for us to open.

[Jack]

Which is about 3.5 to 4.0 times larger than current theory predicts should be the maximum possible size for such structures.

 
Yes! The discovery is fascinating on its own, but I am even more excited to see how it changes what we think we know about how the universe works.

[Altair]

Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end

http://www.space.com/19220-universe-largest-structure-discovered.html

All-around awesome!

[Fausta]

Yes! The discovery is fascinating on its own, but I am even more excited to see how it changes what we think we know about how the universe works.

"So, you think you've got yourself a nice little theory explaining everything? Now, look at THIS!"