Interacting Galaxy

Interacting Galaxy

Interacting galaxies (colliding galaxies) are galaxies whose gravitational fields result in a disturbance of one another. An example of a minor interaction is a satellite galaxy's disturbing the primary galaxy's spiral arms. An example of a major interaction is a galactic collision.

Read more about Interacting Galaxy:  Satellite Interaction, Galaxy Collision, Galactic Cannibalism, Notable Interacting Galaxies, Future Collision of The Milky Way With Andromeda

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