Hanny's Voorwerp: The Mystery Blue Blob

The video discusses the role of citizen science in astronomy, focusing on the Galaxy Zoo project. It highlights the discovery of a new class of objects, including Hanny's Voorwerp, by a Dutch teacher, Hanni van Arkel. The video explains how these objects are related to quasar ionization echoes and the challenges in understanding their origins. Recent studies suggest that more extreme environments may be needed to create these echoes. The video emphasizes the importance of citizen science in making such discoveries.

What did the observations reveal about the color of Hanny's Voorwerp?

What are quasar ionization echoes and how are they related to Hanny's Voorwerp?