Galaxy Zoo Talk

Problem

  • Marie_Em by Marie_Em

    I guess this is an artifact or a star but I am not sure.

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  • Capella05 by Capella05 moderator in response to Marie Em's comment.

    Hi @Marie_Em 😃

    In this case it is a galaxy, but the really bright nucleus / core of the galaxy has caused some strange colour artifacts. We usually refer to this as 'over-saturation'.

    Edited to add: This galaxy has a active galaxy nuclei (AGN) that is why the center is so bright 😃 Nice find!

    Here is the same galaxy, viewed in a larger scale.

    enter image description here

    Hope this helps!

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  • Marie_Em by Marie_Em

    It helps a lot. knd of impressive. thx : )

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