ScienceAlert August 21, 2026 • 20:05

The Biggest Known Galaxy Is 1.7 Million Light-Years, And We Can't Comprehend The Scale - ScienceAlert

By Michelle Starr

The Universe can pull some wild monkeyshines, especially when it comes to scale.

The Universe can pull some wild monkeyshines, especially when it comes to scale.
From giant black holes to massive sheet-like walls of galaxies, our reality is full of mind-boggling chonkers.
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The Biggest Known Galaxy Is 1.7 Million Light-Years, And We Can't Comprehend The Scale - ScienceAlert

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