Galaxy Zoo Talk

Spot in Spiral Arm Brighter than Core?

  • EntelechyEngine by EntelechyEngine

    It looks like there are two bright spots in the galaxy, and the brighter of the two isn't in the core! What could the other bright spot possibly be?

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    Hi EntelechyEngine and welcome to the Zoo

    The bright spots could be foreground stars from our galaxy. The one at the core could be really at the core or it could be a foreground star. The one to the left could be an active star forming region or it could be a foreground star.Just give it your best shot ! 😄

    Happy hunting ! 😄

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