I see this in every image of M63. Has anyone studied this or know what it is? It's unusual to see what appears to be a straight line. Might it be a distant galaxy seen edgewise?
M63--What is this?
Well written Engaging
Dominik Weinbrenner:
Hi Jerry,
see here: Galaxy 2MFGC 10580
Dominik Weinbrenner:
Hi Jerry,
see here: Galaxy 2MFGC 10580
CS!
Thanks Dominik! Does anyone know how far this galaxy is?
Jerry
Marko:Jerry Gerber:
2MFGC 10580
According to https://www.astrobin.com/p7j6z0/L/ it is 380 million ly away.
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