Rho Ophiuchi Cloud ComplexMarking its first year of scientific operations, the James Webb Telescope celebrated with an image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex.
As the closest star-forming region to Earth, at just 390 light-years away, this view offers an intimate look at the birthplace of stars.
The image highlights the dense clouds of gas and dust where new stars are born.
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
Marking its first year of scientific operations, the James Webb Telescope celebrated with an image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. As the closest star-forming region to Earth, at just 390 light-years away, this view offers an intimate look at the birthplace of stars. The image highlights the dense clouds of gas and dust where new stars are born.
