Distortion - Something Pulling on Galaxy's Edge
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by D-iCE
Does anyone know the likely culprit for this galaxy's distorted shape? Thanks!
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by Budgieye moderator
Hmm, appears to be real. Maybe the two small blue galaxies nearby have something to do with it.
http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr12/en/tools/explore/Summary.aspx?id=1237679438278033715
http://legacysurvey.org/viewer/jpeg-cutout/?ra=36.0085&dec=-7.1308&zoom=16&layer=decals-dr3
http://legacysurvey.org/viewer?ra=36.0099&dec=-7.1282&zoom=14&layer=decals-dr3
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