Galaxies by LUKE FISANICK

Elliptical Galaxy IC 2006

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 16:37:16 UTC

IC 2006 Interesting Detail

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 16:39:50 UTC

IC 2006 has no spiral arms, however it does have a ring around it that rotates opposite to the rest of its body.

Spiral Galaxy NGC 6384

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 16:40:56 UTC

NGC Interesting Detail

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 17:03:28 UTC

A type IA supernova was discovered im this galaxy in 1971!

Irregular Galaxy ESO 338-4

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 17:04:58 UTC

ESO 338-4 Interesting Detail

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 17:06:35 UTC

An interesting detail about this irregular galaxy is that it is a blue compact dwarf galaxy, meaning it contains many hot blue stars that make its appearance blue.

fisanickl — 2022-11-07 17:09:01 UTC

Galaxies are discovered by scientists using advanced telescopes or by the naked eye. They are singled out by their appearance as bright concentrated objects in space. Scientists classify them by their shape. Three classifications include Elliptical, Spiral, and Irregular.