Stargazing Orange lines on Aladin lite

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The discussion centers on the appearance of two orange lines in the GAIA dataset on Aladin Lite, observed near specific star coordinates (RA 20 30 17.96, DEC +24 41 22.3). Participants speculate that these lines could represent satellite tracks, although one line does not seem to have an associated track. There is uncertainty about the exact nature of the lines, with some contributors expressing a lack of confidence in identifying them. The conversation highlights curiosity about the dataset's visual elements and their implications for astronomical observations. Overall, the orange lines remain an intriguing topic for further investigation.
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When browsing on Aladin Lite I saw these orange lines
So basically, I was looking at the stars in the GAIA dataset on Aladin Lite for a project and I saw these two orange lines:
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The coordinates of the star I was looking at that is right near these lines is RA 20 30 17.96 DEC +24 41 22.3
Anyone know what these lines are? I'm just curious, since I couldn't tell...

I have a feeling that an "Oh it's just that oops" moment is incoming...
 
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Satellite tracks?
There's one between them has no track.

I don't have a high confidence that this is what those are.
 
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hmm that would make sense I guess...
 
TensorCalculus said:
TL;DR Summary: When browsing on Aladin Lite I saw these orange lines

So basically, I was looking at the stars in the GAIA dataset on Aladin Lite for a project and I saw these two orange lines:
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The coordinates of the star I was looking at that is right near these lines is RA 20 30 17.96 DEC +24 41 22.3
Anyone know what these lines are? I'm just curious, since I couldn't tell...

I have a feeling that an "Oh it's just that oops" moment is incoming...
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