Galaxy Zoo Talk

First Timer here

  • trw009 by trw009

    I am new to the site and this is the third galaxy that i was shown to classify and noticed a blue dot on the right side of this picture. Is this a common sighting?

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  • Budgieye by Budgieye moderator

    Yes, it is an artifact created when a cosmic ray hits the ccd. They are small, sharp, and one colour.

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