How would you classify this??

• by StereoSpace

  I look at images like this and my first instinct is to classify it as smooth and rounded, like an elliptical. However, it clearly has a bright core and a hint of spiral arms. I find myself staring at images like this over and over, not knowing how to classify them.

  Anyone have advice?

  Posted September 18, 2012 3:51 PM

• by vrooje admin, scientist

  Just give it your best guess and trust your instincts!

  You can also look at the Help for example classifications for each question.

  Posted September 18, 2012 4:02 PM

• by StereoSpace

  OK, thank you.

  Posted September 18, 2012 4:10 PM

• by eck_mcbaggette

  errrrrr wrong answe you lose

  Posted September 18, 2012 4:24 PM

• by JeanTate

  No one loses! 😃 Every classification is valuable (as long as you're not deliberately trying to classify in a way that you know full well is wrong or misleading). There are no "wrong answers".

  Posted September 18, 2012 5:53 PM

• by ryalexan

  It looks smooth and round, but there is a very predominant bulge. The objects around the galaxy are interesting too. Are they stars? I am also curious about the bright light coming from the upper right hand corner.

  Posted March 5, 2013 2:35 AM