Blue 'dots"
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by renatevos
In the top galaxy are many blue areas. Is this gravitational lensing?
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by JeanTate in response to renatevos's comment.
Welcome to Galaxy Zoo, renatevos! 😃
This is an Illustris simulation (read more about the fascinating project here). In these simulations, gravitational lensing is impossible, unlike in the real universe. The blue blobs are simulated star-forming regions, in this case within the (simulated) galaxy towards the top.
Hope this helps, and happy hunting! 😄
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by renatevos
Ohh...thanks!! I will read more about the Illustris simulatation:)
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