HomeAstronomyShockwaves in the 'cosmic web' connecting galaxies seen for 1st time

Shockwaves in the ‘cosmic web’ connecting galaxies seen for 1st time

A composite image of the prior 3 images data-based simulations, including radio, magnetic fields and gases. (Image credit: F. Vazza, D. Wittor and J. West)

Scientists have discovered the first evidence of shockwaves rippling through the “cosmic web,” a massive network of interweaving filaments that represents the largest structure in the universe. 

The discovery represents tantalizing evidence of magnetic fields weaving through the gas, dust, and dark matter tendrils which link galaxies together.

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