Galaxy Zoo Talk

knot on side of elliptical galaxy

  • Mark_Moffatt by Mark_Moffatt

    This elliptical has a knot on its left side .Is this a region of starformation or a back ground galaxy ?

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    Star formation would be blue. It may be a satellite galaxy, or overlapping galaxy.

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