A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a breathtaking view of the Andromeda Galaxy, our closest galactic neighbor. This image showcases the galaxy’s intricate spiral arms and regions of active star formation, offering valuable insights into the galaxy’s history and stellar evolution.
NASA has shared a breathtaking image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Andromeda galaxy, captured by the retired Spitzer Space Telescope. The image reveals the black hole’s ‘quiet’ feeding habits, consuming a steady stream of matter rather than large clumps. Meanwhile, NASA has announced a new crew for its SpaceX Crew-9 mission, scheduled to launch in September 2024.
A new study suggests that the Milky Way galaxy has a 50% chance of colliding with the Andromeda galaxy in the next 10 billion years. This is a significant departure from previous predictions that a collision was inevitable. The study, which utilized data from the Gaia and Hubble space telescopes, found that the gravitational influence of other galaxies within the Local Group could alter the trajectory of the Milky Way and Andromeda, potentially preventing a collision.
