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**Scientists Capture Absolutely Stunning Image of the Andromeda Galaxy**
NASA’s giant eye in the sky has captured a breathtakingly beautiful image of the closest major galaxy to our own Milky Way, Andromeda. But don’t get too excited – this cosmic masterpiece won’t be visible from Earth anytime soon.
The stunning photograph was taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and its Spitzer Space Telescope, which are working together to create an unprecedented, high-resolution map of the universe. By combining their capabilities, scientists have been able to snap a photo that showcases the intricate details of Andromeda, also known as Messier 31 (M31).
Located approximately 2.5 million light-years away, Andromeda is the largest nearby galaxy to our own Milky Way and will eventually collide with it in about 4.5 billion years. But don’t worry – that merger won’t happen for billions of years.
NASA’s astronomers continue to study these galaxies to gain a deeper understanding of the universe’s evolution and structure.
Source: mashable.com
