Ring galaxies
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
broader: Disk galaxies
definition: A galaxy with a ring-like appearance around the central luminous center. The ring consists of massive, relatively young bright stars. It is believed that ring galaxies result from the head-on collision of two different galaxies.
modified: 2020-11-03T21:33:39.231Z
modified: 2020-11-03T21:33:23.366Z
type: Concept

Disk galaxies
type: Concept
narrower: Ring galaxies