When galaxies collide, they don’t necessarily destroy the stars within them. As NASA explains, contrary to popular belief, such a galactic “rough-and-tumble” actually triggers the generation of new stars and — presumably — planets.

When galaxies collide, they don’t necessarily destroy the stars within them. As NASA explains, contrary to popular belief, such a galactic “rough-and-tumble” actually triggers the generation of new stars and — presumably — planets.