The Cosmic Web is a sprawling, complex network of interconnected structures that spans the entire observable universe. It serves as the fundamental framework for the distribution of galaxies and other large-scale cosmic entities, with vast filaments of dark matter and gas acting as conduits that guide the flow of matter and energy. This web-like structure resembles an intricate cosmic spider’s web, where galaxies and galaxy clusters are the key “nodes,” and the dark matter filaments form the connecting strands that bind them together. These filaments are crucial in facilitating star formation by channeling the necessary gas and energy across vast distances, shaping the very fabric of the universe itself.
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