The L1688 region in visible and infrared light

An infrared view of the L1688 region in Ophiuchus
The L1688 region in visible light
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Drag the slider to compare two different views of the L1688 star-forming region in the Ophiuchus constellation. The visible-light image was taken from ESO’s Paranal Observatory with an amateur telescope, and shows dark clouds of dust and bright young stars. The infrared image, obtained with ESO’s VISTA telescope also at Paranal, allows us to see through the dust, revealing hidden objects.

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ESO/Meingast et al./S. Guisard

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Data di pubblicazione:Giovedì 11 Maggio 2023 14:00
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An infrared view of the L1688 region in Ophiuchus
An infrared view of the L1688 region in Ophiuchus
The L1688 region in visible light
The L1688 region in visible light