Did the Hubble Just Cancel the Milky Way-Andromeda Collision?

The idea that the Milky Way (MW) and Andromeda (M31) will collide emerged after decades of observations by a host of astronomers. The Hubble played a decisive role in the determination during the early 2000s. It was a triumph of precision astronomy and space telescopes. Now, the Hubble has played an equally important role in cancelling the collision.

Jun 4, 2025 - 01:14
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Did the Hubble Just Cancel the Milky Way-Andromeda Collision?

It looks like the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy may not collide after all, according to new research based on Hubble observations. Image Credit: NASA

The idea that the Milky Way (MW) and Andromeda (M31) will collide emerged after decades of observations by a host of astronomers. The Hubble played a decisive role in the determination during the early 2000s. It was a triumph of precision astronomy and space telescopes. Now, the Hubble has played an equally important role in cancelling the collision.