MWM31 collision (IMAGE)

Durham University

MWM31 collision

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Milky Way and Andromeda bypass at 1million light year separation. At 500,000 light-years, dark matter provides friction that brings galaxies to a close encounter. A 100,000 light-year separation leads to a collision (text embedded).

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NASA/ESA

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