Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2005

The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2005 is “The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 170 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, July 9, 2005

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At a glance

Date: July 9, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-9-the-colorful-clouds-of-rho-ophiuchi

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