Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 1997

Antares and Rho Ophiuchi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 1997 is “Antares and Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB, ROE, UKS Telescope). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Why is the sky near Antares and Rho Ophiuchi so colorful? The colors result from a mixture of objects and processes.”

— APOD editors, September 22, 1997

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At a glance

Date: September 22, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB, ROE, UKS Telescope
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-september-22-antares-and-rho-ophiuchi

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