Colliding galaxies found next door

StarStuff with Stuart Gary by ABC Science

Aug 19, 201529:59Religion & Spirituality

Astronomers have discovered a spectacular galactic collision hidden on the other side of the Milky Way. Also; smallest planet ever directly seen beyond our solar system, and plans for a space elevator capable of reaching...

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