Galaxy Zoo Talk

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  • delete_adc0630b by delete_adc0630b

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  • suelaine by suelaine

    Is that a satellite crossing from left to right ? Is there a code (like in light houses) in the dots that might allow us to identify the satellite?

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  • fatha731 by fatha731

    Yes that's a satellite trail

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  • JeanTate by JeanTate in response to suelaine's comment.

    satellite trail, yes. The 'dots' are due to the rotation of the satellite, and its uneven (reflective) nature; with some analysis you could work out how fast it's rotating, and maybe something about its main pieces. However, I doubt that you could find its identity solely from the dot pattern, as that pattern is likely too variable, and there may be several satellites with very similar patterns.

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