Ring or Cloud?
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by Kaotix
I'd be really curious to hear about how formations like this are created. Any ideas?
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by zoob1172
by computer Simulated galaxy from Illustris
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by ElisabethB moderator
Hi Kaotix and welcome to the Zoo
This is indeed a simulated galaxy from the Illustris data set. I'd classify it as a disturbed barred spiral with lots of star forming areas (the blue smudges).
Happy hunting ! 😄
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