Galaxy Zoo Talk

Why the curve?

  • nyjtm by nyjtm

    What would cause the curved shape?

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    Curved shape? possibly slightly disturbed.

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  • planetaryscience by planetaryscience

    The curve seems to partially be an artifact of the imaging- making the left end seem straighter than the right side. Either way, the galaxy is not entirely edge-on, and is slightly ellipsoid in nature, causing an apparent curved shape.

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