For the first time, our region of the universe has a map and a name | National Post
Scientists have redrawn the cosmic map of our corner of the universe, using new tools to define which galaxies interact with our own. The so-called supercluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way has been named “Laniakea,” which means “immense heaven” in Hawaiian.
Scientists have redrawn the cosmic map of our corner of the universe, using new tools to define which galaxies interact with our own. The so-called supercluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way has been named “Laniakea,” which means “immense heaven” in Hawaiian.