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Galaxy groups and clusters

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Many galaxies live together in space.

A scattering of spiral and elliptical galaxies.jpg
A scattering of spiral and elliptical galaxies.jpg
They form big groups. Some groups are very large. These are called clusters. They stay together in a big bunch. We live in a group too!
Map of the positions of thousands of galaxies in the VIPERS survey.jpg
Map of the positions of thousands of galaxies in the VIPERS survey.jpg
Can you look up at the stars?

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File:A scattering of spiral and elliptical galaxies.jpg
A scattering of spiral and elliptical galaxies.jpg
File:Map of the positions of thousands of galaxies in the VIPERS survey.jpg
Map of the positions of thousands of...
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COMBO-17.jpg
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ACO 3341.jpg
File:Galaxy Cluster LCDCS-0829.jpg
Galaxy Cluster LCDCS-0829.jpg
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