Rho Ophiuchi/Antares Region (2011)
Details
The Antares and Rho Ophiuchi region is probably the most colorfull region of the nightsky. Yellow and blue reflection nebula and red HII emission nebula within lots of interstellar dust. Served with several globular clusters, this arrangement is cosmic art.
Objects in the field are: Antares, Rho Ophiuchi, IC 4604, IC 4603, M4, M80, NGC 6144 and Sh2-9.
Image Details
Telescope Optics
Canon EF200mm L USM II at f/4
Mount
Fornax 51 + Koch FS2
Camera
Canon 40D(a)
Filters
Internal Bayer Matrix
Integration Time
14x300s
Date
24th of May 2011
Conditions
Excellent Sky Conditions
Remarks
An Apperture was used in front of the lense to stop it down to f/4, to avoid Aperture Blades
Object Details
Type of Object
Reflection Nebula, Dark Nebula, Emission Nebula, Star Clusters
Constellation
Ophiuchus, Scorpio
Location
Kiripotib Guestfarm Namibia