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First-ever direct image of the cosmic web reveals the Universe’s hidden highways

Astronomers have captured the sharpest image of a filament in the cosmic web, a structure connecting galaxies across the universe.

Source ScienceDaily AI Summary Updated May 16, 2026

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Astronomers have captured the sharpest image of a filament in the cosmic web, a structure connecting galaxies across the universe. The image shows a 3 million light-year long filament linking two galaxies from nearly 12 billion years ago. This observation provides new insight into how galaxies are fueled and formed.

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