galaxies collide at 2 million mph

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Andromeda collision

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Astronomers give terrifying glimpse into how Earth could end

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Astronomers captured a collision between two galaxies about 290 million light-years away from Earth .

One galaxy, called NGC 7318b, travelled towards the other at 2 million mph ( 3.2 million km /h), pulled by intense gravitational forces.

The collision between the galaxies sparked an immensely powerful shock akin to a 'sonic boom from a jet fighter' The encounter released enough energy to rip apart electrons from atoms, leaving behind a glowing trail of charged gas.

Astronomer Dr Arnaudova told MailOnline : 'While the Milky Way-Andromeda collision may lead to significant changes in the galactic structure, again it's unlikely that Earth would be directly affected by the collision itself' 'The biggest threats to Earth would more likely come from the sun's evolution, as it would move out of its stable phase in a few billion years , but still long before the galactic merger'.

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