1Emission line galaxy
Any galaxy whose spectrum is dominated not by light from the continuum, but from emission from hot gas. Examples include the 'Galaxy Zoo Peas', which, due to their high rate of star formation, shine brightly in [Oiii] emission.Alternative definitions:
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