Rho Ophiuchus region
About this object
One of the most colorful areas in the summer sky. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a dark nebula of gas and dust that is located 1° south of the star ρ Ophiuchi of the constellation Ophiuchus. At an estimated distance of 437 light years this cloud is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System.[5]
One of the most colorful areas in the summer sky. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a dark nebula of gas and dust that is located 1° south of the star ρ Ophiuchi of the constellation Ophiuchus. At an estimated distance of 437 light years this cloud is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System.[5]
Image Details
- Optics : Canon 70-200mm f4 L lens @f5.6
- Mount: Astrotrac portable pier system
- Camera: Canon 60Da
- Filters: None
- Exposure: (16) 3min images
- Camera/Mount Control: Interval timer
- Processing: Adobe Camera Raw, PixInsight 1.8
- Location: Texas Star Party, Ft Davis TX
- Date: May 15
