Galaxy Zoo Talk

non edge-on spirals and "cigar shaped"

  • StefanBorn by StefanBorn

    Hi all,

    I keep coming across objects where I just know they must be a spiral not quite edge-on but with some inclination towards us. "Cigar shaped" would fit it
    for the shape but it is definitely spirals. As I understand cigar shapes rather count towards ellipticals, I feel it would be wrong to classify them cigar.

    So what shall I do here?

    Cheerio

    Stefan

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  • StefanBorn by StefanBorn

    Also I feel that "SMOOTH" all too often must be used due to image resolution than because foggy of star distribution..

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    If you can see anything that indicates it is a spiral, you should classify it as such.

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  • StefanBorn by StefanBorn

    so from what degree of inclination is it considered to be edge on. 0 sharp?

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    There are no strict rules. If you feel it is an edge on, you can give it that classification.

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