Rho Ophiuchi


Details

A two panel mosaic of the famous Rho Ophiuchi region. It is a starforming region with lots of dark nebula and reflecting nebula. Objects in the field are NGC 4603 and NGC 4604.


Image Details

Telescope Optics
TMB 80/600 at 520mm

Mount
Fornax 51 + Koch FS2

Camera
SBIG ST8300

Filters
Baader LRGB

Integration Time
Lum 12x and 18x each  600s
RGB 6x and 7x each a 600s

Date
24th to 27th of May 2011

Conditions
Excellent Sky Conditions

Remarks
Its a two panel mosaic

Object Details

Type of Object
Dark Nebula, Reflection Nebula

Constellation
Ophiuchus

Location
Kiripotib Guestfarm Namibia