Galaxy And Mass Assembly: Galaxy Zoo spiral arms and star formation rates

ABSTRACT Understanding the effect spiral structure has on star formation properties of galaxies is important to complete our picture evolution. Previous studies have investigated connections between arm and formation, but that number arms this process unclear. Here, we use Galaxy And Mass Assembly (GAMA) survey paired with citizen science visual classifications from Zoo project explore galaxies’ how it connects process. We votes GAMA-Kilo Degree Survey classification investigate link stellar mass, rate, specific rate (sSFR). find fewer lower masses higher sSFRs, while those more tend towards conclude are less efficient at forming stars if they arms. note previous studies’ findings may indicate a cause for connection in strength or opacity.