Hoag's Object

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 02:45:43 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
https://plus.google.com/+BrianKoberlein/posts/Vp5ZpQmS5TC

"Hoag’s object is perhaps the most famous example of a rare type of
galaxy known as a ring galaxy. It is comprised of a core of older stars
surrounded by a ring of young hot blue stars."

Something astronomical for a change.

Via Marius Piedallu van Wyk.

Share and enjoy,
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