A ring galaxy is a galaxy with a circle-like appearance. Hoag's Object, discovered by Arthur Hoag in 1950, is an example of a ring galaxy. [1] The ring contains many massive, relatively young …

Apr 20, 2022 · This unusual ring galaxy appears to be lacking a central nucleus, despite having a bright ring rich in not only new stars, but also bright pink star-forming regions.

Sep 15, 2023 · The two potential polar ring galaxies—in which a ring of hydrogen gas orbits the main spiral disk at a 90-degree angle—are highly unusual objects.

Aug 27, 2010 · Is this one galaxy or two? Astronomer Art Hoag first asked this question when he chanced upon this unusual extragalactic object. On the outside is a ring dominated by bright …

A ring galaxy is a kind of galaxy that has a ring shape. Hoag's Object and NGC 1291 are two examples. [1] The ring is made up of many massive, young blue stars, which are extremely …

Sep 14, 2023 · A team of astronomers has discovered two new potential examples of a strange celestial object known as a polar ring galaxy.

Sep 23, 2021 · "Molten Ring" Galaxy Hubble Space Telescope's glamour shots of the universe are so revealing they nearly always have a discovery behind them. In this particular snapshot, …

Mar 25, 2024 · What is a Ring Galaxy? A ring galaxy is a type of galaxy that is characterized by a ring-like structure of stars, gas, and dust surrounding a central core. These galaxies are …

Mar 14, 2008 · Ring galaxies are rare, and astronomers have tried to figure out how they form. One idea is that they start out as spiral galaxies – like our own Milky Way – until a small …

May 25, 2020 · Nature Astronomy - A ring galaxy is found at a look-back time of 10.8 Gyr. The diffuse stellar light outside the star-forming ring, the ring’s radial velocity and a nearby intruder...