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great attractor

 

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Noun great attractor has 1 sense
  1. Great Attractor - a massive grouping of galaxies in the direction of Centaurus and Hydra whose gravitational attraction is believed to cause deviations in the paths of other galaxies
    --1 is a kind of
    galaxy, extragalactic nebula

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Great Attractor

Description:

The Great Attractor refers to an enigmatic gravitational anomaly located in the vicinity of the Centaurus and Hydra superclusters. It is believed to exert a strong gravitational pull on nearby galaxies, causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate towards it. The nature and astronomical cause of the Great Attractor are still subject to ongoing scientific research and speculation.

Senses:

  • Noun: A mysterious gravitational anomaly located near the Centaurus and Hydra superclusters.

Usages:

Popular:

The Great Attractor is a fascinating cosmic mystery that intrigues astronomers worldwide.

Local:

In our local astronomical society, discussions about the Great Attractor never fail to spark curiosity and debate.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Scientists have been observing the Great Attractor for decades, trying to unravel its secrets.
  2. The Great Attractor's gravitational influence on nearby galaxies is a subject of ongoing scientific investigation.
  3. Many theories have been proposed to explain the nature and origin of the Great Attractor.

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