andromeda, cosmic, dark matter, galaxies, globular clusters, greek mythology, local group, milky way, night sky, planets, spitzer space telescope, stars, sun, universe, vera rubin

Galactic Odyssey: Exploring the Timeless Wonders of the Milky Way

In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, there exists a celestial wonder that has captured the imagination of humanity for eons — the Milky Way. Spanning vast stretches of the night sky, this cosmic masterpiece is more than just a distant spiral of stars. The Milky Way is humanity’s heavenly home, a beacon of mystery ...

Viena Abdon

A woman looking up at the Milky Way.

What Happens When the Milky Way Galaxy Crashes Into Andromeda?

It’s amazing to sometimes ponder how the universe came into existence. Most of the physical, chemical, and kinetic forces behind the formation of stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies are beyond our comprehension. However, what we have managed to understand over years of observation and study is that a galaxy is primarily built through collisions ...

Armin Auctor

Two galaxies colliding.