Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 2015

Colorful Clouds Near Rho Ophiuchi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2015 is “Colorful Clouds Near Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Noller ( Deep-Sky-Images )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Why is the sky near Antares and Rho Ophiuchi so colorful? The colors result from a mixture of objects and processes.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 6, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Noller ( Deep-Sky-Images )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words