Summary:
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New Collision Odds
Recent simulations suggest a 50% chance that the Milky Way may avoid colliding with the Andromeda Galaxy within the next 10 billion years. -
Influencing Factors
Inclusion of nearby galaxies like the Triangulum and Large Magellanic Cloud impacts the likelihood of a galactic merger, lowering the chances of a collision. -
Future of Our Galaxy
If a collision does occur, itβs projected to be 8 billion years away, possibly making the Milky Way the last visible galaxy in the universe.
Read more at: Science.org
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