JaksJul 13, 2023
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Webb's Rho Ophiuchi

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Klaus Pontoppidan (STScI), Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

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APOD: 2023 July 13 - Webb s Rho Ophiuchi

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

Jul 13, 2023 at 7:28amWeb
Show threadBlauer🎩🕹️ KlabauterJul 13, 2023

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picture of mighty Cthulhu, or Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, by James Webb Space Telescope

Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

Show threadRyan KageJul 13, 2023
@BlauerKlabauter @APoD looks more like a red/black dragon flapping it’s wings and flying up. But that’s just me.
Show threadCharles RettigJul 13, 2023
@APoD this is the most amazing space photo I've seen since the one people referred to as the hand of God. How much of the vibrant color is real and how much does NASA exaggerate?
The coloring is an accurate depiction
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Coloring is enhanced to raise public interest
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Show threadcracrayolJul 13, 2023
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Show threadProficientonionJul 13, 2023
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Show threadHannah EarnshawJul 25, 2023

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Me: a professional astronomer
Also me: aw, it looks like a baby dragon!