Galaxy Zoo Talk

Concentration in the top right of the galaxy

  • Domovoy by Domovoy

    Any explanation for the concentration at the top right of the galaxy, looks like there's a lot more matter and debris there.

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    I can only guess that perhaps that arm of the galaxy came in contact with another galaxy, which created new stars.

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