Classic example of a jellyfish galaxy

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https://www.legacysurvey.org//viewer/?ra=354.1042&dec=21.1514&layer=ls-dr9&zoom=14

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That’s somewhat of a misnomer.
It is better interpreted as a superb example of an edge-on warped spiral galaxy. Then one can add additional attributes. I myself can see no resemblance to a jellyfish morphology.

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Eh? This is textbook jellyfish… In a cluster, assymmetry, shows clear tails, starforming clumps at end of tails. Absolute classic jellyfish morphology

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OK Tom. I’ve just replied to Chris Snells latest find. another edge-on warped spiral with a prefered direction of travel, against the Hubble flow.