Is this a ringed galaxy?

• by bnybny

  Is this a ringed galaxy? Or some sort of lens or arc?
  Thanks!
  (Just found Galaxy Zoo today---I'm in love!)

  Posted February 23, 2014 4:17 AM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  Glad to have you on board ! ;D

  This is a barred, spiral galaxy where the spiral arms fold back to make a ring Nice catch

  Posted February 23, 2014 4:38 AM