Galaxy Zoo Talk

Faint 'interacting' galaxies?

  • jonbark by jonbark

    V Faint but possible interacting galaxies? 2 separate objects or merger of 2? Would welcome others assistance with this - thanks!

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  • Capella05 by Capella05 moderator in response to jonbark's comment.

    It is really difficult to tell, even when looking at the optical image (rotated / flipped) :

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    There are signs of interaction, but unfortunately we only have spectra on one of the galaxies.

    So I will stick my neck out and say merger.

    Happy Hunting!

    Capella.

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  • jonbark by jonbark in response to Capella05's comment.

    Thanks Capella - v interesting - your example (different image it seems) seems a more obvious merging than mine? Too few pixels in my image to make total sense but fascinating possibility all the same.

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