Can galaxy clusters rotate like individual galaxies?

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Galaxy clusters can exhibit rotational motion similar to individual galaxies, though evidence is less clear. Detection of this rotation could be achieved through redshift measurements, which are already used for galaxies. Such rotation might influence the shape of clusters, potentially causing them to become more oblate due to centrifugal forces. Resources like the Hayden Planetarium's digital universe and specific academic papers can provide further insights into this phenomenon. Understanding the dynamics of galaxy clusters remains an intriguing area of astrophysical research.
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At scales of galaxies there is obvious rotational motion but I am wondering if there is an example of a rotating galaxy cluster or super cluster?

The rotation could be detected by redshifts the same way it's detected for galaxies. Possibly the rotation would lead to squashing the cluster shape away from spherical due to centrifugal force.
 
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Have you tried this resource? It shows the structure of the digital universe.
http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/universe/duguide/whatisdu.php
 
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Very fun to play with, thanks !
 
You might find http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2007ApJ...662..236H" interesting.
 
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