The Rho Ophiuchi Nebula

The Rho Ophiuchi Nebula


Astrophotograph "Rho Ophiuchi Nebula"

This is a colorful region surrouding the bright triple star Rho Ophiuchus. This area is lighted by the bright star Antares. Antares is a red supergiant star. It is about 40,000 times more larger than our sun.

This photograph was taken with a small telescope which has a 45mm diameter.


Imaging information

Optics: miniBORG45ED using BORG7885 Reducer

Mount: Takahashi P-2 mount

camera: NikonD50, ISO1600, RAW

Exposure: 10min~4A2mozaic

Software: RAP,Stellaimage5, PhotoshopCS

Location: Nosegawa villageC2007