Simulating the Andromeda-Milky Way Collision

1.5M views · 7.5K reactions | In about 4.5 billion years, astronomers estimate, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide. Here's how it'll happen. | NOVA l PBS | Facebook

This celestial drama, known as the Andromeda-Milky Way collision, is a cosmic dance on an astronomical scale. Over the course of billions of years, these colossal galaxies have been hurtling toward each other through the vastness of space. As they draw closer, gravitational forces will dramatically alter the structure of both galaxies, leading to the birth of new stars and the reconfiguration of cosmic landscapes. The collision promises a breathtaking display of celestial fireworks, with stars a