1 × 10⁹ light-years
306.6 MpcLength · definition
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Length & distance
Just how long is 1 × 10⁹ light-years?
Deep space
1 × 10⁹ ly
1 × 10⁹ light-years
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306.6 MpcLength
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Laniakea-scale region
Laniakea is a vast region of interconnected galaxy clusters defined by shared gravitational flows.
159.4 MpcDiameter
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A little perspective
1 × 10⁹ light-years is about 1.92 times the diameter of a Laniakea-scale region.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
1 × 10⁹ light-years
Length: 306.6 Mpc; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Laniakea-scale region
Diameter: 159.4 Mpc; rounded reference.
An illustrative 520 million light-year span for a large-scale galaxy-flow region; boundaries depend on the model.
Defined examples — our methodology
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Why these numbers?
Compare 1 × 10⁹ light-years with the diameter of a Laniakea-scale region. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Laniakea-scale region
159.4 MpcDiameter · rounded reference
An illustrative 520 million light-year span for a large-scale galaxy-flow region; boundaries depend on the model.
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- Relative size
- 1 × 10⁹ light-years is about 1.92 times the diameter of a Laniakea-scale region. 1 × 10⁹ light-years is approximately 92.3% greater than the diameter of a Laniakea-scale region.
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- The diameter of a Laniakea-scale region: This is a rounded comparison value; check the notes for its source and scope.
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