Just curious about something!
I’m currently in Sint Maarten and have been spotting this bright star every night—I believe it’s Sirius. I snapped a photo, but I’m curious about the purple object at the top. Any thoughts?
Just curious about something!
I’m currently in Sint Maarten and have been spotting this bright star every night—I believe it’s Sirius. I snapped a photo, but I’m curious about the purple object at the top. Any thoughts?
It sounds like you’re having fun stargazing in Sint Maarten! The bright star you’re seeing is likely Sirius, as it is one of the brightest stars visible from Earth. As for the purple thing at the top of your photo, it might be a lens flare or some kind of artifact from your camera, especially if you took the picture with a smartphone. Sometimes, light can create unexpected colors and shapes when it interacts with the lens. If it’s not a camera effect, it could be a satellite or even a distant celestial object. You might want to check it against images of nearby stars or satellites to see if it matches anything known. Happy stargazing!