In the above visual wavelength image, the two galaxies shown are most likely to have formed from ____________.
A) two colliding elliptical galaxies
B) two interacting disk galaxies
C) two colliding S0 galaxies
D) two interacting irregular galaxies

Question

In the above visual wavelength image, the two galaxies shown are most likely to have formed from ____________.
A) two colliding elliptical galaxies 
B) two interacting disk galaxies 
C) two colliding S0 galaxies 
D) two interacting irregular galaxies

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The galaxies shown have distinct spiral arms and a flattened disk shape, which is characteristic of disk galaxies. Additionally, the distorted shape of the galaxies suggests that they are interacting with each other. Therefore, it is most likely that these two galaxies formed from two interacting disk galaxies.

In the Above Visual Wavelength Image, the Two Galaxies Shown