WANDERING INTRUDERS John Vermette In June 2016, the rich star clouds of Sagittarius, Scorpius, and Ophiuchus hosted visitors Saturn (above center) and dazzling Mars (upper right). Near center is the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. Details Canon EOS 6D DSLR camera at ISO 1600 and 50-mm lens. Total exposure: 2.9 hours. ▴ A RIOT OF COLOR Matt Dahl The yellowish reflection nebula IC 4606 near 1st-magnitude Antares complements the bluish clouds around Rho Ophiuchi and pink-tinged Sharpless 9. Wreaths of dark nebulae and globular cluster Messier 4 complete the scene. Details: Canon EOS 6D modified DSLR camera at ISO 1600 and 300-mm lens. Total exposure: 61 minutes. ✦ ▶ Gallery showcases the finest astronomical images submitted to us by our readers. Send your best shots to gallery@SkyandTelescope. com. See SkyandTelescope.com/aboutsky/guidelines. ATTENTION, SKETCHERS! Send your best astronomical renderings to gallery@SkyandTelescope.com (include "sketch" in the subject line). Sk yandTelescope.com October 2016 77http://www.SkyandTelescope.com/aboutsky/guidelines http://www.SkyandTelescope.com