Galaxy Zoo Talk

Orange stripe

  • GuestUser by GuestUser

    The galaxy itself is pretty clear, but I have no clue as to what the orange stripe to the right is. Any ideas?

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    Welcome, GuestUser, amber area is when imaging was done on a different day when the conditions weren't as good, and the bright star nearby was scattering more light.

    http://skyservice.pha.jhu.edu/DR9/ImgCutout/getjpeg.aspx?ra=178.51927539&dec=0.53484799&scale=0.79224&width=512&height=512&opt=&query=

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