Virgo Supercluster

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Etymology

Virgo + supercluster; from where the supercluster is centered, on the Virgo Cluster in the Virgo Constellation

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈvɚɡoʊ ˈsu.pɚˈklʌstɚ/

Proper noun

Virgo Supercluster

  2. (astronomy) The supercluster that includes the Milky Way galaxy.
    Synonyms: Local Supercluster, LSC, LS, Virgo SC, VirSC, Vir SC
    Holonyms: Laniakea < Universe
    Meronyms: Earth < Solar System < Orion Arm < Milky Way < Local Group

Derived terms

  • Virgo
  • Virgo A
  • Virgo Cluster
  • Virgo Constellation
  • Virgo Dwarf
  • Virgo Dwarf Galaxy
  • Virgo Overdensity
  • Virgo Stellar Stream
  • Virgo Super Star Cluster

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