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Flash

  • NubiaDeLaTorre by NubiaDeLaTorre

    Any ideas as to the source of white and purple flash overpowering the spiral galaxy? I would assume it's a star in closer proximity.

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  • JeanTate by JeanTate in response to NubiaDeLaTorre's comment.

    Welcome to Galaxy Zoo, NubiaDeLaTorre.

    Yes, it's a bright star, stage right, below. Here's the same field, zoomed-out somewhat, as seen by SDSS:

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    Hope this helps, and happy hunting! 😃

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