Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 3, 2013

The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 2013 is “The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rafael Defavari). The original explanation runs about 179 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, December 3, 2013

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At a glance

Date: December 3, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rafael Defavari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 3, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-3-the-colorful-clouds-of-rho-ophiuchi

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