Subject: AGZ00064xo

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by Mjtbarrett

?QSO bright ring around core

Posted October 23, 2012 6:28 AM
by zutopian

I heard of nuclear rings, but I don't know if this is one.
#nuclearring

Posted October 23, 2012 6:57 AM
by Mjtbarrett

Good morning. Thanks zutopian. More homework for me it seems 😉

Posted October 23, 2012 8:12 AM
by Mjtbarrett

Most references to nuclear rings seem to refer to barred spirals, but came across this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_4314 stunner!

Posted October 23, 2012 8:21 AM
by zutopian

Besides there is the term #nuclearlens , but I don't remember, what it is, but it hasn't to do with lensing!

Posted October 23, 2012 9:15 AM
by Mjtbarrett

Rofl.. You've spotted my obsession then! Bravo! [Exits sheepishly whilst blushing and chuckling....]

Posted October 23, 2012 9:34 AM