What are galaxy clusters?

Q: What are galaxy clusters?


A: Galaxy clusters are large collections of galaxies bound together by gravity.

Q: How many galaxies are there in a typical galaxy cluster?


A: Typical galaxy clusters consist of hundreds of galaxies and galaxy groups.

Q: How do galaxy clusters compare to galaxy groups?


A: Galaxy clusters are much larger than galaxy groups, like our Local Group.

Q: What is the Virgo Cluster?


A: The Virgo Cluster is a notable galaxy cluster, which includes our Local Group.

Q: What is the Great Attractor?


A: The Great Attractor is a very large aggregation of galaxies dominated by the Norma Cluster, which is massive enough to affect the local expansion of the universe.

Q: What is SPT-CL J0546-5345?


A: SPT-CL J0546-5345 is the most massive galaxy cluster ever found in the early universe.

Q: What is the difference between galaxy clusters and globular clusters?


A: Galaxy clusters are large collections of galaxies, while globular clusters usually orbit galaxies.

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