<ul><li>A new analysis of the distant spiral galaxy 2MASX J23453268−0449256 suggests a potential cosmic destruction event for the Milky Way.</li><li>The black hole at the center of J23453268−0449256 emits chaotic, 6 million light-year-long jets of energy, challenging conventional notions of galaxy behavior.</li><li>Despite the intense energy output, J23453268−0449256 appears stable with well-defined spiral arms, an untroubled stellar ring, and a bright nuclear bar.</li><li>The discovery raises questions about the future of the Milky Way and the forces governing galaxy evolution, supermassive black hole growth, and dark matter.</li></ul>

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