Telescope catures death of galaxy

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Telescope catures death of galaxy

A picture of two galaxies colliding 100 million light-years away gives an insight into the fate of our own planet. [Ed. - What's the breaking distance of a galaxy at 100 million miles? :)] [Via BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition]

Print | posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 8:08 AM

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"..Astronomers say it gives a scary insight into what may happen to our own planet some 5 billion years from now. ..."

This statement cracks me up . Scary ? in what way ? HEEEELLLO 5 BILLION , B..I....L....L...I.....O....N , that a 5 and a sh!t load of zeros (ok ok , it's only 12 or 9 if you're american !) ..sheesh I don't we'll be worrying of the life insurance is up to date then !!

Left by Cragdoo on Aug 30, 2005 3:08 PM