Galaxy Zoo Talk

Number of Clusters

  • Welkin_Farer by Welkin_Farer

    While I initially observed this image, I selected that there were four clusters (an upper cluster, lower cluster, central cluster, and a cluster to the right) and that the central cluster was brighter than the other three clusters. However, upon closer observation of the central cluster it looks like it may actually be two clusters that are merging. So I have a couple questions regarding selecting traits for this galaxy. Would it be more accurate to select the "more than four clusters" option instead of the "four clusters" option? Would the central cluster be considered a merger, assuming the central cluster is two clusters?

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