Galaxies Collide at Speeds Believed Impossible

[JoStream]

Researchers observed a collision of two galaxy clusters at what was previously believed to be impossibly high speeds (for celestial objects).

Astronomers say that the galaxy cluster collision (known as Abell 576) involves two clusters that each contain hundreds of galaxies, crashed into one another at over 7 million miles per hour (3,300 km/s) :eek:

I was hoping to find a ride that does 0-7M in less than 5 seconds, but this is insane :lol:

[Flibble]

Ouch! :eek: Who is going to clean up that mess!? :p

[EIR Loe.307]

Sounds alot like a "Big Bang" happened there. Hmmmmmmmm.....

[Ryan]

Researchers observed a collision of two galaxy clusters at what was previously believed to be impossibly high speeds.

Astronomers say that the galaxy cluster collision (known as Abell 576) involves two clusters that each contain hundreds of galaxies, crashed into one another at over 7 million miles per hour (3,300 km/s) :eek:

I was hoping to find a ride that does 0-7M in less than 5 seconds, but this is insane :lol:

Light travels at 670,616,629 mph.

[saltysurprise]

Sounds alot like a "Big Bang" happened there. Hmmmmmmmm.....

In the grand scheme of things, I think that's still considered a 'little bang'. More like a pop.

Here's a picture of the two coming together.
I haven't bought an issue of 'Astrophysical Journal' in a while:rolleyes::lol:. But I'll prolly have a look for one regarding this.

[JoStream]

Light travels at 670,616,629 mph.

You're right ;), forgot to add that they believed these speeds are impossible for celestial objects. I'll fix it now :)