Merging spherical or oval with dust lane?
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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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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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by CyberPaddy66
I thought that might be the case, thanks for the clarification.
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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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