"The Illustris project is a large cosmological simulation of galaxy formation, completed in late 2013, using a state of the art numerical code and a comprehensive physical model. Building on several years of effort by members of the collaboration, the Illustris simulation represents an unprecedented combination of high resolution, total volume, and physical fidelity. The About page contains detailed descriptions of the project, for both the general public and researchers in the field..."
Cette nouvelle simulation numérique reproduit l’évolution de la matière et la formation des galaxies durant plus de 13 milliards d’années au sein d’un cube de 350 millions d’années-lumière de côté.