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Thank you so much for all your help! The project is currently down while we process the results from the PRIMER field. We will upload new images within the next month or so.
Also note, this project recently migrated onto Zooniverse’s new architecture. For details, see here.
Help us learn more about black holes by looking for merging galaxies in brand new data from the Webb Telescope!
Learn moreEffectively, we ask only two questions - what kind of galaxy is it, and is it interacting with other galaxies?
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About Cosmic Collisions
It's currently a subject of debate whether or not the largest black holes grow through the collision and merging of galaxies. With the release of the first surveys from the James Webb Space Telescope, we can search for merging galaxies at greater distances and lower luminosities than ever before. By finding these merging galaxies, and determining whether their black holes are growing, we can offer a new perspective on this debate.
The data from this project comes from the Public Release IMaging for Extragalactic Research (PRIMER) Survey. We are looking at galaxies with strong mid-infrared flux, as that is potentially indicative of a growing black hole. This project is based out of the University of Kansas.