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How do I know whether the galaxy is merging or not?

  • xsendra by xsendra

    I have doubts about when consider a galaxy is merging, are there additional clues I should take into account?

    Many thanks in adavance

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    Hi xsendra and welcome to the Zoo

    For me it is a merger if the galaxies in the image appear distorted. Just give it your best shot.

    And you can always come in here and ask questions.

    happy hunting ! 😄

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