Researchers publish catalog of galaxies (Image 6)

Researchers publish catalog of galaxies (Image 6) 08/18/2017 01:08 PM EDT This spiral galaxy is UGC 8621 and was identified by volunteers in the Galaxy Zoo 2 project as a spiral galaxy with a very small bulge at the center. Follow-up observations showed that UGC 8621 also hosts a massive and active black hole at its center, a phenomenon previously associated only with ... This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111