Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine
4 articles for
"Supergalactic"
The system of coordinates based on the supergalactic center, or center of the local group of galaxies to which our galaxy belongs.
See also: ♦ Local Group of Galaxies
Supergalactic Coordinates [Munkasey M.]
The Co-ordinate System associated with the Supergalactic Plane, Supergalactic Equator and Poles, etc.
See also: ♦ Local Group of Galaxies
Supergalactic Plane [Astro*Index]
The invariant plane about which the galaxies in our local group are aligned.
See also: ♦ Local Group of Galaxies
Supergalactic Plane [Munkasey M.]
The invariant plane which joins our Galaxy with other nearby Galaxies. This group of Galaxies has a common Plane associated with it which is called "The Supergalactic Plane".
See also: ♦ Local Group of Galaxies
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