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Norma Cluster
Galaxy cluster · Galaxy cluster in the constellation Norma
About the Norma Cluster
The light we see from it set out 0.224 billion years ago, when the universe was 13.6 billion years old (redshift 0.0157).
The map lists it as a galaxy cluster and shows it at the scale of the large-scale universe, drawn on the supergalactic plane.
The massive cluster at the core of the Great Attractor, hidden behind the Milky Way's disc.
Key numbers
| Distance (comoving, today) | 0.226 billion light-years (69 Mpc) |
|---|---|
| Redshift z | 0.0157 |
| Light travel time | 0.224 billion years |
| Universe's age when this light left | 13.6 billion years |
| Distance method | redshift (Planck 2018 cosmology) |
| Supergalactic coordinates | SGL 188.1°, SGB +7.0° |
Where it is
Its place in the universe, from the inside out: Laniakea Supercluster › Observable universe.
Zoom out to see it in context: Laniakea, a view about 850 million light-years across.
From Wikipedia
The Norma Cluster (ACO 3627 or Abell 3627) is a rich cluster of galaxies located near the center of the Great Attractor; it is about 68 Mpc (222 Mly) distant. Although it is both nearby and bright, it is difficult to observe because it is located in the Zone of Avoidance, a region near the plane of the Milky Way.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Norma Cluster, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby on the map
- ESO 137-001 Galaxy
- Laniakea Supercluster Supercluster
- Great Attractor Large-scale structure
- Centaurus Cluster Galaxy cluster
- Hydra–Centaurus Supercluster Supercluster
- Pavo–Indus Supercluster Supercluster