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Know anything about the small blue image in the approximate center of the image?
14 posted on 02/15/2004 2:56:25 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Know anything about the small blue image in the approximate center of the image?

Noticed and was wondering about that object myself. Structurally it appears that it could be two galaxies in collision. But why does it appear so blue? It appears too small to be a foreground object the size of galaxies. If at the distance of the galaxy cluster and appearing that color, it would be in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum if it were nearby. Curious object.

Another thought: if it is two galaxies in collision, there may be a a burst of star formation activity taking place. Young, massive stars are extremely hot, emitting blue and violet light.

40 posted on 02/15/2004 8:06:35 PM PST by ngc6656 (Freepaholics Anonymous advisory: Don't freep and drive.)
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