Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 1996 is “The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory). The original explanation runs about 180 words.
From the explanation
“The many spectacular colors of the Rho Ophiuchi (oh’-fee-yu-kee) clouds highlight the many processes that occur there. The blue regions shine primarily by reflected light.”
— APOD editors, March 12, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 12, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 180 words