Is there a kink in this galaxy plane?

• by GRaff1882

  Seems to me that there a kink in this end-on disc galaxy, like the centre bulge is not quite in the same plane as the disc either side. Also might be a curve to the discs too. What could cause that?

  Posted October 17, 2012 8:03 PM

• by delete_adc0630b

  This might be an edge-on barred spiral galaxy, causing this effect.
  But don't take my word for it. I am no expert.

  Posted October 17, 2012 8:09 PM