Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Colorful Stars and Clouds near Rho Ophiuchi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2024 is “Colorful Stars and Clouds near Rho Ophiuchi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Colorful nebula and stars fill the wide images. The yellow star Antares is visible on the left and blue reflection nebula surround a central nebula and the nebula on the right surrounding the Rho Ophiuchi star system. Please see the explana
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, June 11, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 11, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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