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@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

A stunning image of the colorful and dusty sky near Antares and Rho Ophiuchi. Blue reflection nebulae are illuminated by starlight, while reddish emission nebulae are produced by ultraviolet starlight exciting gaseous clouds. Dark clouds block starlight. Antares, a red supergiant, lights up the yellow-red clouds. The Rho Ophiuchi star system is at the center of the blue reflection nebula. The globular cluster M4 is visible above and to the right of Antares. The image shows a vibrant mix of colors and textures, revealing the complexity of this star-forming region.

Astronomy Picture from 26/01/2022

Stars, Dust, and Gas Near Antares

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220126.html

#Antares #RhoOphiuchi #Nebula #CosmicDust #Stars #Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy #EmissionNebula #ReflectionNebula #M4 #GlobularCluster #DeepSpace #NightSky #StarClouds

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Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

A stunning image of the Rho Ophiuchi star clouds, showcasing a vibrant mix of blue, red, and yellow hues. The blue regions reflect starlight, while red and yellow emissions originate from atomic and molecular gases. Dark dust lanes contrast against the luminous nebula, with the globular cluster M4 faintly visible in the lower left. The image highlights the diverse processes shaping this stellar nursery.

Astronomy Picture from 09/07/2005

The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050709.html

#RhoOphiuchi #Nebula #StarClouds #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #Astrophysics #Stars #NASA #CosmicDust #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #MilkyWay

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Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

A stunning image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, showcasing its vibrant colors. Blue regions reflect starlight, while red and yellow areas emit light from energized gas. Dark dust clouds obscure portions of the nebula, contrasting beautifully with the bright stellar regions. The globular cluster M4 is visible in the lower left. This cosmic scene spans a wide range of wavelengths, illustrating the dynamic processes within this star-forming region.

Astronomy Picture from 03/09/2007

The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070903.html

#RhoOphiuchi #Nebula #Space #Stars #Astrophotography #Astronomy #Cosmology #StarClouds #EmissionNebula #ReflectionNebula #DeepSpace #Universe #CosmicDust #M4GlobularCluster