Subject: AGZ000a11e

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• by Jdbooth

  It's square!

  Posted May 25, 2017 11:53 AM

• by rwc231

  first #square object I have seen in space

  Posted July 15, 2017 5:03 PM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  It's a simulated galaxy from the Illustris data set and these 'square' galaxies are not that uncommon.

  Posted July 15, 2017 5:05 PM

• by rwc231

  forgive my lack of knowledge, but are these not truly observed images?

  Posted July 15, 2017 5:07 PM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  No, some of the images that we are asked to classify are simulated galaxies (more here : https://tinyurl.com/z8k7s42)

  Posted July 15, 2017 5:14 PM

• by rwc231

  thank you. some stunning images even though they are simulated. Will keep going as enjoying them.

  Posted July 15, 2017 5:20 PM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  Yep ! And even though they are simulated, your classifications of them are incredibly valuable !

  Happy hunting ! 😄

  Posted July 15, 2017 5:33 PM

• by rmcdonald76

  The central bulge appears square

  Posted July 17, 2017 6:27 PM

• by Budgieye moderator

  Yes, many of these simulations are square. Limit on the amount of computing power somewhere. I guess.

  Posted July 17, 2017 6:43 PM