Galaxy Zoo Talk

Ring or Cloud?

  • Kaotix by Kaotix

    I'd be really curious to hear about how formations like this are created. Any ideas?

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  • zoob1172 by zoob1172

    by computer Simulated galaxy from Illustris

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  • ElisabethB 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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