doubtful

by Smaramiao

I really have difficoulties in classifying this image. Seem two galaxies, but the red colour is strange. Do not know. Any idea?

Posted March 12, 2015 9:57 PM

by ElisabethB moderator

Hi Smaramiao and welcome to the Zoo

These objects are stars from our galaxy, but the colors are not real. Lots of imaging and filter problems. Classify as star/#artifct.

Happy hunting ! 😄

Posted March 12, 2015 10:10 PM

by Rick_N.

These are stars in our galaxy. The imaging is all wrong though, with bad filters, over-exposures, artifacts etc. Classify as star/artifact.
Below is an image of the stars, but zoomed out. The black bit on the side is the end of the photographic field.

http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr8/en/tools/explore/obj.asp?id=1237649770788159589
12th march

Posted March 12, 2015 10:14 PM