Astronomers unveil Quipu, the largest known structure in the universe

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Astronomers have discovered Quipu, the largest known structure in the universe, measuring 1.3 billion light-years and containing 200 quadrillion solar masses. This finding challenges existing cosmological models and offers new insights into cosmic evolution. Quipu consists of 68 galaxy clusters and appears as a filamentous network. Its discovery was made using X-ray emissions from hot gas in galaxy clusters, revealing significant mass concentrations. The existence of Quipu may alter our understanding of the universe's structure and expansion. It raises questions about the Cosmological Principle, which suggests the universe is uniform on a large scale.


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