This galactic anomaly known as NGC 660 is a fantastic example of a grand speculative concept. Known as a Polar Ring Galaxy, these are extremely rare clusters that form likely from the brushing by of two galaxies, essentially capturing material from a passerby and then turning that material into orbiting solar systems and thus forming a ring. Kind of like an exponential Saturn in concept. Whats interesting is the fact that these rings are almost perfectly perpendicular to the galaxy itself. the polar ring itself is actually based with the concept also of a Dark Matter ring/halo of which can also actually be measured in mass. Overall this is a very unique Galactic formation that is a sure thing to keep in mind for future study.
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