Galaxy, Artifact or what?

Need some help.

Posted March 24, 2013 2:46 AM

Could be an artifact but i'm thinking a nebula?The star could be an AGN it is so bright.

Posted March 24, 2013 4:23 AM

Planetary nebula PN G229.6-02.7 with a nice star *TYC 5965-1206-1.
Wiki reference for PN is here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_nebula

Posted March 24, 2013 9:02 AM

by Bill068 in response to Mjtbarrett's comment.

mjtbarrett
Planetary nebula PN G229.6-02.7 with a nice star *TYC 5965-1206-1.
Wiki reference for PN is here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_nebula

Thanks for the ID. The reference was also very helpful to my learning.

Posted March 25, 2013 2:47 PM

by Mjtbarrett

Brilliant! Hope you continue to enjoy the site 😃 Good luck.

Posted March 25, 2013 3:17 PM

by Podyb

Isn't that a #Hannys_voorwerp ? A reflection of a black hole or something?

Posted March 25, 2013 4:19 PM

by Mjtbarrett

This one is listed as a planetary nebula. The wiki entry for Hanny's Voorwerp is here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanny's_Voorwerp
There's a nice graphic included. There are also some references and external links at the bottom.
Also check out the GZ forum http://www.galaxyzooforum.org/index.php you can start/join in discussions on anything there!

Posted March 25, 2013 4:44 PM