Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2011

Zeta Oph: Runaway Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2011 is “Zeta Oph: Runaway Star,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , WISE Team. The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“Like a ship plowing through cosmic seas, runaway star Zeta Ophiuchi produces the arcing interstellar bow wave or bow shock seen in this stunning infrared portrait from the WISE spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , WISE Team
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-4-zeta-oph-runaway-star

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