Ringed object

• by jvj1961

  Could be a star with dust ring?

  Posted June 28, 2014 10:11 AM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  Not a star but a two-armed barred spiral with a big bulge.

  Posted June 28, 2014 11:57 AM

• by JeanTate in response to jvj1961's comment.

  Welcome to Galaxy Zoo, jvj1961!

  If you're interested in learning about ringed galaxies, why not head over to the GZ forum? For example, the Ringed Galaxies, So Lovely, So Lonely thread.

  Happy hunting! 😃

  Posted June 28, 2014 1:58 PM