Incredible picture

• by SpacePenguin888

  This one is my new definite favourite as I think it is a star because when you look at it closer it seems to be emitting light waves the colour is quite extrodinary bright crimson.It's also surounded by other stars too,it's also quite rounded for a star or galaxy it's extremely symettrical only slightly oit of proportion.I'm honoured to be one of very few and maybe even the very first to see this gorgeous star or galaxy.I love this website.

  Posted March 5, 2017 6:58 AM

• by Budgieye moderator

  I am glad to see such enthusiasm. But don't forget to classify the tiny galaxy in the middle, which will be hard to do, because it is the #wrong_size.

  

  http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr9/en/tools/explore/obj.asp?ra=18.236036844702575&dec=-6.79509055147609

  The star is a bright one called 36 Cetus,, 6th magnitude, and is nearly visible to the eye in dark conditions.

  http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr9/en/tools/explore/obj.asp?id=1237680243068960786

  Here is your star's neighbourhood

  

  Posted March 5, 2017 9:29 AM