Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 2022

Stars, Dust, and Gas Near Antares

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2022 is “Stars, Dust, and Gas Near Antares,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Cogo ( Galax Lux )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

The featured image shows the bright star Antares and the other bright stars, dark dust, and colorful gas clouds that appear near it, directionally. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Cogo ( Galax Lux ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, January 26, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Cogo ( Galax Lux )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-26-stars-dust-and-gas-near-antares

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