Here's a Sneak Preview of What it'll Look Like When the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies Collide - Universe Today

The Gemini North telescope took an image of what happens when two spiral galaxies collide. It's a sneak preview of the Milky Way's future.

When big spiral galaxies collide, they don’t end up as one really big spiral. Instead, they create a humongous elliptical galaxy. That’s the fate awaiting the Andromeda Galaxy and our Milky Way. They… [+4297 chars]

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