May 29, 202200:04:00

2022 May 29 - Simulation TNG 50: A Galaxy Cluster Forms

In today's image, we see an example of a simulation showing the formation of a galaxy cluster. Because the formation of a galaxy cluster takes such a long time - billions of years, we can never watch one form directly. However, we can use simulations to better understand the formation.


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