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Mayall's Object

Mayall's Object proper noun: a colliding galaxy pair in the Ursa Major constellation with the peculiar shape like a ring with a tail, with each component being one of the two galaxies in collision.

mayall's object: a colliding galaxy pair in the Ursa Major constellation with the peculiar shape like a ring with a...
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Proper noun

Mayall's Object

  1. A colliding galaxy pair in the Ursa Major constellation with the peculiar shape like a ring with a tail, with each component being one of the two galaxies in collision.
    Synonyms:
    APG 148, Arp 148

Synonyms of Mayall's Object

  • APG 148
  • Arp 148

Forms of Mayall's Object

alternative formMayall Object
alternative formMayall object
alternative formMayall's object

Origin of Mayall's Object

Mayall + object. From being an unusual looking object. Named after American astronomer Nicholas Mayall who discovered it.

Questions about Mayall's Object

What does Mayall's Object mean?
Mayall's Object means a colliding galaxy pair in the Ursa Major constellation with the peculiar shape like a ring with a tail, with each component being one of the two galaxies in collision.
What part of speech is Mayall's Object?
Mayall's Object is a proper noun.

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