Andromeda

When the two galaxies were formed and flung out, they were put on a course that put them near each other. Gravity did the rest. We are speeding away from the center of the big bang but doing so together. Gravity then took over and started moving our two galaxies together as we sped along aside each other. Frm what I understand, the collisoion is to begin in about 2 billion years. I would love to be around in about 1.5 billion years as it is aproaching. What an awesome sight that would be in the night sky, Andromeda looming like a monster, domniating the sky.

i think i understood the depth of ur quest. according to me and every intellect faculted guy it is QUITE obvious that u cannot go with both the beliefs hand in hand.and there is no other way out. here is the biggest question that challenges the authenticity of ill modern astronomical derivations from physical laws.

It appears to be coming toward the Milkyway because it IS coming toward the Milkyway and the two galaxies will combine into one huge galaxy in a few billion years. Collisions between individual stars and star systems is unlikely, however, the super massive black holes at the center of each galaxy will become active again as they begin to collide and start feeding once again.

Some minute gravitational forces but there are also shifts occuring, novas and other variables that cause the continued motion of celestial bodies. Even entire galaxies. There are also some variables human science can only theorize about and other things that are completely unknown.