Produced by: Manoj Kumar
A massive cosmic structure, named Quipu, was identified, spanning 1.3 billion light-years.
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Weighing 200 quadrillion solar masses, Quipu is among the heaviest structures ever found.
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Quipu connects galaxy clusters into a vast filament, shaping cosmic evolution on a massive scale.
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Astronomers detected Quipu using X-ray emissions, tracing dense regions in the cosmic web.
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Its immense gravity distorts the Cosmic Microwave Background, altering Big Bang observations.
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The structure’s mass affects galaxy motions, complicating efforts to measure universal expansion.
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Simulations from the Lambda CDM model predict superstructures like Quipu, supporting theory.
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Quipu will eventually fragment into smaller galactic clusters as cosmic expansion continues.
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Understanding Quipu’s impact could unlock new insights into dark matter and cosmic evolution.
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