Galaxy Zoo Talk

5 galaxies? 5 stars?

  • lpf20 by lpf20

    Can anyone more knowledgeable than me say whether these are five objects coincidentally in the same frame of view, or whether they might actually be close together? They're all the same colour, which might suggest the latter?

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  • Kevin by Kevin scientist, admin

    They are most likely associated, but without spectra (none available right now), it's impossible to tell. Could be a group or small cluster.

    http://skyserver.sdss3.org/dr8/en/tools/chart/navi.asp?ra=21.92091&dec=12.21522&opt=GS

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  • lpf20 by lpf20

    Thanks for responding. That was quick!

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