Truly beautiful blue galaxy

Why are there so many blue stars?

Posted September 24, 2012 3:59 PM

there are probably so many blue stars because it is either a young galaxy creating new stars, or its because of tidal interaction. i think the latter, as the disk looks slightly warped, a bit like Messier 66.

Posted September 24, 2012 4:10 PM

by Apc

Thanks Tom, very interesting 

Posted September 24, 2012 5:15 PM

by Terrance_L._Johnson

Spiral arms just packed with stars!

Posted October 25, 2012 6:13 PM

by ElisabethB moderator

The blue blobs are not individual stars but star forming regions in this gorgeous spiral galaxy. At these distances we cannot see individual stars.

Posted October 25, 2012 6:17 PM

by Terrance_L._Johnson in response to ElisabethB's comment.

ElisabethB
The blue blobs are not individual stars but star forming regions in this gorgeous spiral galaxy. At these distances we cannot see individual stars.

Always interested in your knowledgeable input, ElizabethB, though you're splitting hairs a bit. If the areas are star forming, then the arms are packed with stars.

Posted October 25, 2012 6:57 PM

by ElisabethB moderator

Okay, you win ! 😃
I just meant to emphasize that these are not individual stars but star nurseries containing lots and lots of stars ! Sorry if I came on a bit too strong ! 😉

Posted October 25, 2012 7:05 PM

by Terrance_L._Johnson in response to ElisabethB's comment.

ElisabethB
Okay, you win ! 😃
I just meant to emphasize that these are not individual stars but star nurseries containing lots and lots of stars ! Sorry if I came on a bit too strong ! 😉

Nay! I'm always learning from you! Just giving you the business.

Posted October 25, 2012 7:09 PM

by ElisabethB moderator

LOL and thank you ! (or maybe the other way around ! )

Posted October 25, 2012 7:12 PM

by trevor_allen_faller

NGC 3652

Posted October 25, 2012 7:14 PM