Laniakea

English

Etymology

From Hawaiian lani (“heaven”) +‎ ākea (“spacious, immeasurable”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌlæn.i.əˈkeɪ.ə/

Proper noun

Laniakea (uncountable)

(astronomy) A supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way

Synonyms

Local Supercluster

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