Galaxy Zoo Talk

Comet?

by Zonix

Unless it could be a green shooting star (Comet), i would guess that it could be an actual star that was flung fast out into space because of strong gravitational force. Possible from the collision of two galaxies.

Posted September 15, 2012 4:58 PM
by ElisabethB moderator

This is what comets look like in SDSS pictures

Posted September 15, 2012 4:59 PM
by vrooje admin, scientist

Agreed, a nice example of a #comet.

Posted September 15, 2012 5:16 PM

Subject: AGZ0005zeq

by ONaima

What is this?

Posted December 11, 2012 2:31 PM
by ElisabethB moderator

Normally, with the three smarties (green/red/blue) I'd say asteroid. But the fuzz to the left makes me think comet.
Nice find anyway ! 😃

Posted December 11, 2012 2:46 PM
by ONaima

Thanks/ Why would it be in three colors like this though?

Posted December 17, 2012 5:05 PM
by planetaryscience

#confirmedcomet #comet

Posted July 27, 2014 4:42 PM
by planetaryscience

the comet is C/2008 P1 Garradd

Posted July 27, 2014 4:54 PM
by Alpha_Aurigae

#comet

Posted September 30, 2014 8:50 PM
by Alpha_Aurigae

Also in the Skyserver image over here: AGZ0005zer

Posted October 1, 2014 5:01 PM