green bean galaxy

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  • greenbean galaxy

Etymology

Blend of bean +‎ green pea galaxy. From being similar in appearance to green pea galaxies but larger. From beans being similar to peas but larger.

Noun

green bean galaxy (plural green bean galaxies)

  1. (astronomy) A type of galaxy with a green tinge. They are thought to be caused by an ionization wave from a nearby quasar whose beam blasted through the galaxy, causing the glow.

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