In turn, the Virgo Supercluster is part of a larger structure of galaxy clusters called Laniakea, Hawaiian for "immense heaven." It contains about 100,000 galaxies, according to Space.com.

Astronomers analyzing the image noted that IC 3225 has been shaped by powerful external forces: “The galaxy looks as though ...

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an amazing view of spiral galaxy NGC 6956. The galaxy is located "214 million light-years away in the constellation Delphinus," according to NASA. Credit ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has smashed its own record for detecting the most distant known galaxy. Called JADES-GS-z14-0, the collection of stars was spied as it was a mere 290 million years ...