Is that what gravitational lending looks like?

• by migueltafolla

  I am just curious about the red thing.

  Posted October 2, 2015 4:05 AM

• by vrooje admin, scientist

  The shape and thinness resemble an arc, but this one's an artifact, alas.

  There's a good discussion about a similar object on this thread, which might be the best place to read more about making the determination between arc and artifact.

  Thanks for classifying!

  -Brooke
  
  #arcifact #decals_red_artifact

  Posted October 2, 2015 10:40 AM

• by SIRTFkid

  could this be an old super nova remnant? its possible it isn't even close to the galaxy, but an object in the foreground.

  Posted October 21, 2015 5:23 PM

• by Capella05 moderator

  Sadly not - it is just an optical artifact 😃

  Posted October 21, 2015 6:14 PM