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Science

GreenWave

(12,516 posts) Sat Feb 14, 2026, 02:07 AM Feb 14

Basics: Hyper Velocity Stars from Andromeda are already in the Milky Way and the halos of both galaxies are already touching.

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Plot twist! The Andromeda-Milky Way Merger has begun. (Original Post) GreenWave Feb 14 OP

Cool video. AZ8theist Feb 14 #1

I thought something felt different nilram Feb 14 #2

Elon Musk Roy Rolling Feb 14 #3

I welcome our new Andromedan overlords... mike_c Feb 14 #4

They may be punishing us for currently eating another galaxy! GreenWave Feb 15 #5

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1. Cool video.

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 02:23 AM

Feb 14

One commenter said, "In 2 billion years? I'll still be on line at the DMV".

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2. I thought something felt different

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 03:56 AM

Feb 14

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3. Elon Musk

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 04:55 AM

Feb 14

“I will build a wall to prevent Andromeda immigrants”.

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4. I welcome our new Andromedan overlords...

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 12:55 PM

Feb 14

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5. They may be punishing us for currently eating another galaxy!

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 07:51 AM

Feb 15

So caveat emptor, Latin for those who empty the caviar (galaxy) beware, but I could be wrong about that translation .