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Astronomy Picture from 12/11/2001

Is Mystery Object an Orphan Afterglow?

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Image of an unusual astronomical object, possibly an orphan afterglow, associated with a distant galaxy. The object exhibits unusual colors and is fading over time. Further observations are needed to determine its nature. The image shows the object as a dark reddish spot against a lighter background of stars and possibly a distant galaxy. A scale bar shows 30 arc seconds.
June 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM