Ask an Astronomer: What Happens When Galaxies Collide?

Animation of two galaxies colliding. Caption: they smash together with tremendous force.

In this episode, Dr. Varoujan Gorjian discusses what happens when galaxies collide. Usually new stars form due to the impact of gases on one another. Part of the "Ask an Astronomer" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Ask an Astronomer: What Happens When Galaxies Collide?

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
    Length:
    1 minute