Galaxy Zoo Talk

Blue speckles

  • Astrai by Astrai

    Does anyone know, what those blue speckles are? I find it interesting, as they are spread over almost the whole galaxy. So the effect causing this must work somehow "simultaneously" over a wide area....

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    Blue is starforming areas. Most galaxies have these in the spiral arms.

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