Demonstration of Gravitational Lensing by a Massive Cluster of Galaxies

The largest clusters of galaxies are massive enough to produce visual distortions of distant galaxies known as "gravitational lensing". This video demonstrates these visual effects. A scientific simulation shows the imagery that would be obtained if a nearby galaxy could pass behind a large cluster. By using a recognizable object for the distant galaxy, the effects of the gravitational lensing become more apparent.

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[urekmazino]

Neat Simulation.
I'd love to see a visual model of what we think the "lense" of this particular Massive Cluster of Galaxies looks like.

wow, this is really, the whirlpool galaxy teleported because the lens of Hubble! This is a great visual effect \○/

[christopherphillipskeates]

can worm holes carry gravity to polerise gravitational lensing in a long line so we can detect them if they exist ... skeatesybubbygoddess2022

[kennkong]

No, this is a total screwup. If the Whirlpool galaxy passed behind this galactic cluster, it would either be a tiny dot, or so massive it would perturb the cluster. If you're going to simulate something, you need to simulate all the relevant factors. In this case, the relative mass or size of the single galaxy to the cluster is highly relevant, but not considered.