This week for Photo of the
Week, we would like to feature an incredible tracked shot of a nebula
taken by the skilled photographer Peter Pat. This lovely photo focuses
on the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, a dark nebula of gas and dust located
about 1 degree south of the star ρ Ophiuchi in the constellation
Ophiuchus. Being only 460 light years away, this is one of the closest
nebulae in proximity to Earth.
Furthermore, if you take a
closer look, you can see a faint 13th magnitude periodic comet (Comet
71p/Clark) underneath the yellow patch of gas in the form of a green
dot.
For more fantastic photos, be sure to check out Pat's Instagram @astroscapepete at https://www.instagram.com/astroscapepete/
Popular Posts
-
When it comes to cosmic timescales, the human mind is often incapable of grasping their sheer enormity. So when a group of scientists an...
-
The three most common states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) have been known to humans for as long as we have been able to observe...
-
Maud Menten (1879-1960) was a Canadian biochemist and organic chemist. During her career, her primary research focused on enzymes. In 199...
-
Stem cells seem to be a great addition to the packages of products that claim to be effective and organic. So far, the Food and Dru...
-
An international team composed of over 200 astronomers from 18 countries has published new findings from the first phase of a new s...

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
About NewsOfTheUniverse.com
The BIGGEST daily headlines in Astronomy, Technology, Biology and in All of Nature! We also feature talented astrophotographers and their works weekly.Initially beginning as a small-time hobby of a bored high-school student, NewsoftheUniverse.com has grown across multiple platforms and has grown into a distinct and unique entity. Run exclusively by students of all ages, NewsoftheUniverse.com is your one stop to finding your daily scoop on all things astronomy, technology and biology - all to be read in less than five minutes.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Write comments