M83 APOD 11-16-09

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rainbowresh
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M83 APOD 11-16-09

Post by rainbowresh » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:59 pm

As usual, AWESOME. But where did the white arrow come from on the left side of the pic of M83? That was the second thing I noticed, found in the white gaseous area on the left of the screen. What is it pointing to? Why is it there? :?: Just highly curious. :D

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap091116.html
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Re: M83 APOD 11-16-09

Post by apodman » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:17 pm

rainbowresh wrote:As usual, AWESOME. But where did the white arrow come from on the left side of the pic of M83? That was the second thing I noticed, found in the white gaseous area on the left of the screen. What is it pointing to? Why is it there? :?: Just highly curious. :D
Sorry, I see nothing on the left. But I did find this on the right:

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Re: M83 APOD 11-16-09

Post by orin stepanek » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:37 am

I didn't even recognise the formation as an arrow until apodman outlined it. I believe it is just a natural phenomena. I agree that the picture is awesome though. Imagine; 15 million LY away and being able to see individual stars with such clarity! :shock: 8)

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