Galaxies
Nighttime Sky View of Future Galaxy Merger: 3.85-3.9 Billion Years
May 31, 2012 · NASA · M31, NGC 224, Andromeda Galaxy
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During the first close approach, the sky is ablaze with new star formation, which is evident in a plethora of emission nebulae and open young star clusters.
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