Irregular ring

• by dj_tjitso

  Hi, I was browsing through my favourites and stumbled upon this oddly shaped ringed galaxy.
  The region at 6 o'clock is what confuses me.

  Any ideas as to what could be going on there?

  Posted March 18, 2015 10:35 AM

• by Alpha_Aurigae

  This is a barred ring galaxy and it looks like there are at least two satellite galaxies. The one below may even be merging with the main galaxy. At least that is my interpretation 😃.

  Posted March 18, 2015 10:40 AM

• by dj_tjitso

  Skyserver provides a much clearer image. They are in fact a galaxy and a foreground star. Mistery solved 😃

  Posted March 19, 2015 7:13 AM

• by Capella05 moderator

  For those that are interested - the SkyServer image:

  

  Posted March 19, 2015 7:44 AM

• by Capella05 moderator

  As for myself - that is another galaxy - not a star 😃 SkyServer is not always correct...

  Posted March 19, 2015 7:49 AM

• by dj_tjitso

  The galaxy reminded me of this:

  

  Posted March 19, 2015 12:54 PM