Galaxy Zoo Talk

Lens Arc

  • ZooBill by ZooBill

    Besides being a nice bar spiral, I think there is a lens arc located at about 9:30. The original photo I viewed seemed to show it a little better. At 9 o'clock there is a small star peeking out of the edge of the photo. Just up a slight bit, towards 9:30 there is a small arc. Possibly another part of the lensing is just above the red star near 6 o'clock.

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    Hi
    I can see why you are thinking arcs, but I don't think they are for the following reasons. A spiral is usually not massive enough to create any lensing and the angle of the largest of the arcs just isn't right. These two are probably background galaxies. That said, it is a beautiful find and hey, I cold be wrong ! 😉
    Happy Hunting !

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