Hubble observes NGC 2775, a galaxy 67 million light-years away, that challenges galaxy classification

wionews.com

Hubble has observed a galaxy, NGC 2775, 67 million light-years away that defies standard classification categories. The galaxy possesses a smooth, gas-poor core like an elliptical galaxy, but is surrounded by a dusty ring with star formation, similar to a spiral galaxy. This unusual structure may be the result of past galactic mergers or interactions, offering insights into galaxy evolution.


With a significance score of 1.8, this news ranks in the top 24% of today's 27716 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 10,000+ subscribers:


Hubble observes NGC 2775, a galaxy 67 million light-years away, that challenges galaxy classification | News Minimalist