Rho Ophiuchi nebulae. Optical image of nebulosity around the stars Rho Ophiuchi and Antares (Alpha Scorpii). North is at top. Rho Ophiuchi (upper left) is surrounded by a blue reflection nebula. Antares (centre left) is surrounded by orange nebulosity. Dark lanes of dust are seen at upper left,which obscure the light from the bright starfields behind them. The Milky Way passes through this region,which is on the boundary between the constellations Scorpius,the scorpion,and Ophiuchus,the snake holder | |
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