Galaxy Zoo Talk

What could this be?

  • johntamlin by johntamlin

    The picture shows multiple galaxies close together, while surrounded by what seems to be a spiral galaxy.
    Perhaps the "dust" is debris from an old galaxy?
    Or a merger?

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  • Capella05 by Capella05 moderator in response to johntamlin's comment.

    Hello and welcome @johntamlin 😃

    I would say they are in the process of merging, the 'spiral' pattern could be tidal streams between the 2 galaxies.

    Happy hunting!
    Capella

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