Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex |
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Rho Ophiuchi |
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Object Data |
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| Object type: | Nebula surrounding a multiple star system | ||
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| Magnitude: | 4.63 | ||
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus | ||
| Distance: | 360 light years | ||
| Notes: |
One of the closest star forming regions
to our solar system. The nebular complex surrounds Antares and the globular cluster, M4. |
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Exposure Data |
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| Date: | 6/17/23 | ||
| Location: | Lockwood Observatories, Descanso, CA | ||
| Lens: | Rokinon 85mm @f/4 |
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| Camera: | Nikon Z6 with IR/UV cut Ha pass filter; ISO800 | ||
| Mount: | Tripod with MSM camera tracker | ||
| Exposure times: | 20 x 90 seconds | ||
| Exposure time total: | 30 minutes | ||
| Notes: |
Cropped and reduced from original. FOV= 9.8deg x 13.2deg. |
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