Galaxy Zoo Talk

unrelated objects or merging galaxy?

  • nick.coram by nick.coram

    The tutorial says to consider only the object at the center of the picture. With pictures like this I'm unsure whether to ignore the second object or classify it as a merging galaxy. There is not enough information to determine whether the second object is in the same vicinity as the primary object and hence likely a merging galaxy or if is completely separate and coincidentally on the same visual alignment.

    Could you give some guidance as to how to treat images like this.

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    If you think these two are merging, than you should classify it as a merger. If you don't see any interaction, than no merger. It is really up to you!

    Just classify what you see !

    happy hunting ! 😄

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