In a few billion years, scientists expect this object to crash into the Milky Way, possibly merging with it.  
In a few billion years, scientists expect this object to crash into the Milky Way, possibly merging with it.  Recent observations by the Hubble telescope suggest that this object might have a double nucleus. It is a type Sb spiral galaxy that is believed to be about 3 million light years away. Designated M31, this galaxy is a member of our local group. Often visible to the naked eye is, FTP, this large spiral galaxy, the nearest to our galaxy.
In a few billion years, scientists expect this object to crash into the Milky Way, possibly merging with it.  
the {Andromeda} Galaxy (accept M31 early)