Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way Galaxy Doomed: Collision with Andromeda Pending

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2022 is “Milky Way Galaxy Doomed: Collision with Andromeda Pending,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Z. Levay and R. van der Marel ( STScI ); T. Hallas ; and A. Mellinger. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

The featured image is a combination graphic showing the Andromeda galaxy on approach toward our Milky Way galaxy, set for a collision in about 4.5 billion years. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Z. Levay and R. van der Marel ( STScI ); T. Hallas ; and A. Mellinger Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Will our Milky Way Galaxy collide one day with its larger neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy? Most likely, yes.”

— APOD editors, June 6, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 6, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Z. Levay and R. van der Marel ( STScI ); T. Hallas ; and A. Mellinger
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 181 words

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The Milky WayAndromeda GalaxyGalaxies

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