Map of the Universe
Leo Cluster
Galaxy cluster · Galaxy cluster in the constellation of Leo
About the Leo Cluster
The light we see from it set out 0.313 billion years ago, when the universe was 13.5 billion years old (redshift 0.022).
The map lists it as a galaxy cluster and shows it at the scale of the large-scale universe, drawn on the supergalactic plane.
Key numbers
| Distance (comoving, today) | 0.316 billion light-years (97 Mpc) |
|---|---|
| Redshift z | 0.022 |
| Light travel time | 0.313 billion years |
| Universe's age when this light left | 13.5 billion years |
| Distance method | redshift (Planck 2018 cosmology) |
| Supergalactic coordinates | SGL 92.2°, SGB -10.5° |
Where it is
Its place in the universe, from the inside out: Observable universe.
Zoom out to see it in context: Laniakea, a view about 850 million light-years across.
From Wikipedia
The Leo Cluster is a galaxy cluster about 330 million light-years distant in the constellation Leo, with at least 70 major galaxies. The galaxy known as NGC 3842 is the brightest member of this cluster.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Leo Cluster, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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