Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Zeta Oph: Runaway Star
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2015 is “Zeta Oph: Runaway Star,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Spitzer Space Telescope. The original explanation runs about 185 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 .”
— APOD editors, July 5, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 5, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Spitzer Space Telescope
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 185 words