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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. | ||||||
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contributor | AAS_Frey.Katie_Admin original |