Galaxy Zoo Talk

Merging spherical or oval with dust lane?

  • CyberPaddy66 by CyberPaddy66

    I was torn between listing this as a single oblong galaxy with a dust lane or a merging pair of spherical galaxies so I listed it as spherical but added the other and dust lane options as well. I actually am rooting for the dust lane but suspect it's just a merger.

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    Hi CyberPaddy66 and welcome to the Zoo

    The galaxies in this image are probably interacting although there is very little disturbance visible. But with these round and smooth galaxies it is very difficult to tell. And there is no dustlane visible in this image, sorry.

    Happy hunting !

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  • CyberPaddy66 by CyberPaddy66

    I thought that might be the case, thanks for the clarification.

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  • leeskelvin by leeskelvin scientist

    Yes, this is a very nice collection of spheroidal objects all seemingly interacting. Dust lane or no, it's still a good spot!

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