could this be a galaxy?

• by kristoffer_lawrence_oswald

  it is round looking with a very bright middle. this dose look like a galaxy but im not really sure? think i need help on this one

  Posted January 19, 2014 11:05 PM

• by JeanTate in response to kristoffer lawrence oswald's comment.

  Welcome to Galaxy Zoo!

  The object to be classified is the faint streak in the center of the image. It's most certainly a galaxy, possibly an Eos (edge-on spiral).

  The bright blue round blob is a star, in our own galaxy.

  Hope this helps, and happy hunting! 😃

  Posted January 20, 2014 2:17 PM

• by lovermann

  There's renewed image on SkyServer. It's #PGC_1152810 galaxy. Blue dot is a star: #USNOA2_0825-07263070

  Posted February 2, 2014 2:18 AM