Galaxy Zoo Talk

What is this bright green line?

  • Senneman by Senneman

    I assume this is just a flaw in the image?

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  • Half65 by Half65

    It's a satellite trail

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  • Senneman by Senneman

    Thanks

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  • ElisabethB by ElisabethB moderator

    That is indeed a satellite trail.
    The satellite reflects the sunlight and because of its speed it gets caught in just one filter.
    Satellite trails can also be blue or red

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