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What is the largest known structure in the universe?
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Expert Answer
The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall—a supercluster of galaxies spanning ~10 billion light-years. However, some debate whether it's a genuine structure or an apparent one due to observer bias. Structures larger than ~1.2 billion light-years conflict with cosmological principle assumptions.
Key Insight
The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall—a supercluster of galaxies spanning ~10 billion light-years.
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