Galaxy Zoo Talk

How do you describe this?

by Mjtbarrett

Not sure how to describe it properly. Any offers?

Posted November 7, 2012 11:09 AM
by ElisabethB moderator

smooth - in between - merger ?

Posted November 7, 2012 11:53 AM
by Mjtbarrett

Thank you ElisabethB

Posted November 7, 2012 12:04 PM
by graham_d

#overlap possible merger

Posted February 27, 2013 12:53 PM

Subject: AGZ0002jbq

by graham_d

#overlap

Posted February 27, 2013 12:52 PM
by ekristia

or merger?

Posted October 30, 2014 7:11 PM
by ElisabethB moderator

Overlap/merger are equally possible. With these kinds of galaxies & without additionally information it is not possible to tell either way.

Posted October 30, 2014 7:21 PM
by KWillett scientist, admin, translator

Although in this case, the redshifts (distances) of the galaxies are both about z=0.06. So they're consistent with being a possible merger.

Posted October 31, 2014 4:28 AM
by KWillett scientist, admin, translator

You can find out more about the individual galaxies if you click on "Galaxy Zoo examine" above, if you're interested.

Posted October 31, 2014 4:28 AM