Fishing for Jellyfish Galaxies

Jellyfish galaxies are extremely fast-moving galaxies which blast through the centres of galaxy clusters, causing material to be dislodged and removed, sometimes producing spectacular tails of material which trail behind the galaxy. These galaxies are fairly rare, but with large surveys of astronomical data available, many of them could already be observed, and are just waiting to be identified! We need your help in identifying and classifying potential Jellyfish galaxies from such surveys. The complex morphologies of these objects make them difficult to detect with automatic analysis, but the human eye is a fantastic tool for distinguishing signs of disturbances and trailing material. With your help, we'll be able to assemble an extensive and varied catalog of these galaxies to aid in understanding the complex interactions which produce and shape these fascinating objects.