Andromeda on collision course with the Milky Way

@article{Cowen2012AndromedaOC,
  title={Andromeda on collision course with the Milky Way},
  author={Ron Cowen},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2012}
}
  • R. Cowen
  • Published 31 May 2012
  • Physics
  • Nature
The two galaxies will meet head-on in 4 billion years, astronomers say. 
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