In this picture, the star Zeta Ophiuchi is seen in the center. The star was flung out, possibly by a companion star that went supernova. it is rushing forward at 24 kilometers per second. The yellow and red streak of dust is being pushed forward ahead of the moving star by the solar wind. This star is an O9 III specral type, and has an absolute magnitude of -3.2, meaning it would be a very bright star, if it's light wasn't obstructed by gases.
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