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The attached article explains the proposed origin of this nifty ring galaxy.
"Bad journalism?" Nah, couldn't be.jim mcnamara said:small "nucleus" galaxy looks, well, undisturbed, especially if it were the object that created "shock waves" and blown a galaxy apart...
A ring galaxy is a type of galaxy that has a distinctive ring-like structure around its center. This ring is made up of stars, gas, and dust, and is typically much younger and more active than the rest of the galaxy.
Ring galaxies are formed when a smaller galaxy passes through the center of a larger galaxy. The gravitational forces from this interaction cause the gas and dust in the larger galaxy to compress and form new stars, creating the ring structure.
The "wonder-inducing" aspect of this ring galaxy image is likely due to its stunning beauty and intricate structure. The intricate patterns of stars and dust within the ring, as well as the bright blue regions of star formation, make it a truly unique and captivating image.
The distance of the ring galaxy in the image is not specified, but most ring galaxies are located in the outskirts of galaxy clusters, which can be millions of light years away from Earth.
No, ring galaxies are typically only visible through telescopes due to their distance from Earth and relatively small size. However, some larger and closer ring galaxies may be visible with binoculars or a small telescope.