giant SDSS J131217.00+445021.2

by sisifolibre

Simply spectacular

enter image description here

http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr12/en/tools/explore/Summary.aspx?id=1237661873481383951

Posted January 20, 2016 8:33 AM

by Dolorous_Edd

Yep, known GRG see 2001A&A...374..861S

Host is E0 elliptical galaxy

Posted January 20, 2016 10:22 AM

by sisifolibre

Invisible in FIRST

Here is the host:
http://radiotalk.galaxyzoo.org/#/subjects/ARG0000vrf

Posted January 20, 2016 12:43 PM

by ivywong scientist, admin

Yes, FIRST is not optimised for diffused/extended emission but rather high spatial resolution of strong concentrated emission. This is why knowledge at other surveys and wavelength help make the radio Universe less confusing. 😉

Posted January 21, 2016 1:18 AM