Galaxy Zoo Talk

Blue Galaxy 2MASX J21420958-0412396 (?)

  • rabraha3 by rabraha3

    The blue galaxy in this image seems to be the head of a cometary structure -- almost like an IGM is stripping gas from it. Any one else see it?

    The name 2MASX J21420958-0412396 is from the NED coordinate search.

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    Amazing sight. I think it is a huge tidal tail of stars, gas would be a different colour.

    enter image description here

    http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr8/en/tools/explore/obj.asp?id=1237680190433657049

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