Galaxies across the universe are primarily classified into four types: spiral, elliptical, irregular, and very rarely, ring-shaped. Rings, found in about 1-in-10,000 galaxies, form from interactions, particularly when a fast-moving galaxy pierces through another's center, creating ripples that trigger new star formation. Recently, the Bullseye galaxy, LEDA 1313424, has been observed to be in the early stages of ring formation due to a smaller galaxy's interaction. This event has led to numerous visible rings packed closely together, presenting a prime opportunity for further studies and potential discoveries with future telescopes like NASA's Nancy Roman telescope.
The Bullseye galaxy, LEDA 1313424, represents a 'ring' that's still forming, with a dwarf galaxy 'punching through' a larger galaxy's center, creating gaseous ripples.
Rings, defined by circular collections of stars, appear in many stages of formation, largely due to interactions between galaxies that trigger new star formation.
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