Is this Hanny's Voorwerp or Kermit the Frog in space?

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The discussion centers around the identification of Hanny's Voorwerp, a notable astronomical phenomenon, and a humorous comparison to Kermit the Frog. Participants express their opinions on the visual similarities between the two, with one user, Garth, highlighting the excitement of discovering such an object in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) database. The conversation emphasizes the blend of scientific observation and lighthearted commentary within the astronomy community.

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Great pic! Definitely Kermie. Imagine being the first person to see that in the SDSS zoo!
 

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