The Large Scale Structure of the Universe

The large-scale structure of the universe refers to the vast, web-like arrangement of galaxies, clusters, and voids. Galaxies group together into clusters and superclusters, connected by immense filaments of matter, while large empty regions called voids exist between them. This cosmic web formed over billions of years through gravity pulling matter into denser regions, shaping the universe’s overall structure. Understanding this framework helps scientists learn how the universe evolved from its early, nearly uniform state after the Big Bang to its current complex, interconnected appearance.