Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 14, 2006

The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 2006 is “The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jim Misti and Steve Mazlin , (acquisition), Robert Gendler (processing)). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“This stunning mosiac of the sky around bright stars Antares (Alpha Scorpii ) and Rho Ophiuchi reveals spectacular colors in a cosmic starscape. Near the top, Rho Ophiuchi and nearby stars are immersed in blue reflection nebulae – dust clouds that shine primarily by reflected starlight .”

— APOD editors, July 14, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 14, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jim Misti and Steve Mazlin , (acquisition), Robert Gendler (processing)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 14, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-14-the-colorful-clouds-of-rho-ophiuchi

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