Supergalactic Plane (IMAGE)

University of Helsinki

Supergalactic Plane

Caption

In the Supergalactic Plane, which lies on the equator of the picture, galaxies experience frequent interactions and mergers, leading to the formation of massive elliptical galaxies. By contrast, galaxies away from the plane evolve in relative isolation, allowing them to preserve their disk-like structure.

Credit

Till Sawala

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