Unprecedented Detail Captured in 2 Million mph Galaxy Collision

A galaxy traveling at 2 million mph has collided with Stephan's Quintet, a group of five galaxies, creating a powerful shock wave observed in unprecedented detail by the WEAVE telescope in Spain. This event provides insights into the dynamics of galaxy interactions and the formation of the universe. The WEAVE spectrograph, along with other instruments, has revealed the dual nature of the shock front, offering new perspectives on galactic evolution.