Hubble Trivia: 9) Hubble Has Helped Confirm That the Milky Way Will Merge With Which Nearby Galaxy?

The video discusses the merging of galaxies, including the future collision with the Andromeda Galaxy, and how these events are not expected to disrupt our solar system. It highlights the evolution of the universe over billions of years, noting that early galaxies were simple and small. The Hubble Space Telescope has provided insights into how galaxies merge and grow, often appearing chaotic in images.

What is the expected outcome of the Milky Way's collision with the Andromeda Galaxy?

• It will cause the sun to explode.

• It will create a new galaxy immediately.

• It will have minimal impact on our solar system.

• It will completely destroy both galaxies.

How did early galaxies differ from those we see today?

• They were larger and more complex.

• They were simple and smaller.

• They were all spiral-shaped.

• They had more stars.

What role does the Hubble Space Telescope play in our understanding of galactic mergers?

• It prevents galaxies from merging.

• It creates new galaxies.

• It provides images that help us understand these events.

• It speeds up the merging process.

What do galactic mergers often resemble in Hubble images?

• Peaceful landscapes

• Calm oceans

• Desert dunes

• Train wrecks

What is a significant change observed in galaxies over billions of years?

• They stop rotating.

• They lose all their stars.

• They become smaller.

• They merge and grow larger.