| Description | The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is an intricate collection of interstellar clouds featuring various nebulae, particularly a dark nebula centered approximately 1° south of the star ρ Ophiuchi. This complex is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. At an estimated distance of about 140 parsecs, or 460 light-years, it is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System.em.em. |
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| Data/Processing Attribution | This is my data and processing. |
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| Distances/Size | Distance to the object- 460 light years. |
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| Equipment | Mount-Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTi; Scope- Rokinon , 135mm focal length, F/2.0; Camera- ZWO ASI533 MC Pro. |
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| Observatory | Image taken from location near Judah’s Thumb, 10 km west from the city of Judah, Saudi Arabia. |
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| Exposure | OSC 120 sec images, total exposure- 5 hours 0 min. |
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