Back to Article List From the January 2008 issue Simulated galactic crack ups New computer simulations show the warped reality of spiral-galaxy mergers. By Daniel Pendick | Published: January 24, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023 Galaxy collisions, once thought to be rare flukes, now appear to be a major force in constructing the cosmos.
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