SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 16, 2026Scientific American

Astronomers spot one of the largest spinning structures in the universe

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Astronomers discovered a massive cosmic filament containing 280+ galaxies that stretches 50 million light-years and spins at 110 km/s. This first-ever observation of a rotating galactic chain could reveal new insights into galaxy formation and dark matter.

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