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When Galaxies Collide Andromeda Is Coming

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Vesto Slipher and the cosmic blueshift

teacher In 1912, astronomer Vesto Slipher discovered that Andromeda's light is blueshifted, meaning it is moving toward us.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Andromeda's size: If Andromeda were brighter, it would appear six times wider than the full moon in our night sky.

Quizzes

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Quiz

What is the official catalog designation for the Andromeda galaxy?

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What is the name of the galactic cluster that contains both the Milky Way and Andromeda?

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Which astronomer first discovered that Andromeda is moving toward us?

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How fast is the Andromeda galaxy currently traveling toward the Milky Way?

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Which space telescope was used in 2012 to confirm Andromeda is on a direct collision course?

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Approximately how far away is the Andromeda galaxy from Earth today?

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Which is the third-largest galaxy in our Local Group?

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What does it mean when light from a distant galaxy is 'blueshifted'?

Glosario

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Glossary

trajectory (noun)
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. In 2012, astronomers used Hubble telescope data to plot the neighboring galaxy's path toward us.

Gossip

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Gossip

Would you travel to Andromeda if we had warp drive?