Einstein ring or ringed galaxy?
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by Mjtbarrett
Is this a ringed galaxy with a large separation or could it possibly be a view of an Einstein ring caused by gravitational lensing?
I'm still new so if this is a silly question please be gentle;)Posted
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by ElisabethB moderator
Ring for me.
It doesn't look like a lensed galaxy. The colour isn't right and it is too fuzzy.Posted
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by Mjtbarrett
ElisabethB, tsk tsk. Dont be greedy. You've already had a new ring recently 😃
I didn't realise that the colour would be significant, but it does look fuzzy. I just couldn't think why there would be such a large gap between the core and the outer ring.
Thanks again for taking the time to reply, it really helps. 😃Posted
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by zutopian
It is NOT a silly a question! Please feel free to ask questions!
I confirm the comment by ElisabethB! Not a lens!Posted
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SO galaxy appears to have a spiral disk with no visible arms
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