Astronomy

Laniakea: galaxy supercluster home to the Milky Way

Putting everything into perspective. Laniakea — Hawaiian for “immeasurable heaven” — is the vast area of the universe that’s home to the Milky Way which is tiny in the greater scheme of things. Human beings are the most amazing creatures; this planet and everything alive or that’s ever been alive is a complete fluke in

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