Milky Way, Andromeda galaxies set to crash -- in 4 billion years
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 09:00
in Astronomy & Space
The Milky Way is set to collide with its closest neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy, astronomers working with the Hubble Space Telescope said Thursday. Galactic residents need not brace for impact just yet, however: The predicted collision would take place in 4 billion years.