Universe receding?
I read that astronomers are united in stating that no matter where we are in the universe we would see the rest of the universe receding. However, science also tells me that our own galaxy, The Milky Way, and our nearest neighbour, Andromeda, are on a collision course albeit many millions of years hence. If that is the case why do we not 'see' Andromeda closing rather than receding. I understand the vast distances involved mean we cannot visually judge what is happening but astronomers are not using naked eye sighting to state the case for the universe in recession. And if Andromeda and The Milky Way are closing how does the 'receding universe' stand up to such an event?
I would appreciate any help understanding this and apologies to all concerned if I missing something everyone else sees as blindingly obvious.
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