Galaxy Zoo Talk

Stellar Nebula?

  • HENRiTHEturtle by HENRiTHEturtle

    This seems to be a former star that went through a super nova. The star collapsed and exploded in such an irregular way the faint spot on the right is a gas ejection.

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    Hi HENRiTHEturtle and welcome to the Zoo

    The central object is not a star but a real galaxy containing billions of stars. The smalller object to the right is also a galaxy but without additional info it is not possible to tell if both these galaxies are close together or if it is just a line of sight.

    Happy hunting !

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