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HubbleMinute: When Galaxies Collide
Galaxy collision is a violent source of cosmic renewal, creation and destruction. This short broadcast, called a HubbleMinute, discusses some famous galactic smash-ups - including those involving our own Milky Way.
- Release DateMarch 7, 2001
- Science ReleaseHubble Spies Huge Clusters of Stars Formed by Ancient Encounter
- CreditBryan Preston (STScI/AVL)
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