Adolescent Red Spiral Galaxies Found

So far, there were two known types of galaxies (excluding the peculiar ones that form by accident): the blue spiral ones, like our own, and red elliptical ones, shaped like a football. Their color (although the shades and contrast may differ) is very important, since it gives a hint on the ag... [ read more >> ]

Galaxy types: young spirals (left column), the "missing link" (middle) and old ellipticals (right)

Image comment: Galaxy types: young spirals (left column), the "missing link" (middle) and old ellipticals (right)
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Galaxy types: young spirals (left column), the "missing link" (middle) and old ellipticals (right)