Zeta Ophiuchi

RUNAWAY STAR · the bow wave

SPEED about 30 km/s through the gasFEATURE a glowing bow shock

A massive blue star plowing through interstellar gas like a speedboat, pushing a glowing red bow wave of dust ahead of itself. It was once half of a pair; when its heavier partner exploded as a supernova, the blast slingshotted Zeta Ophiuchi away. It has been running ever since, wearing its escape as a wave of light.

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