Rho Ophiuchus Complex is one of the closest active star forming region near us at a distance of about 460 light years. The region straddles the constellation of Ophiuchus and Scorpius. The region has variety of nebulae that is rich in its display of colors. Seen in the picture are the following components of the […]
We visited the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona on November 7th and 8th. Shishir and Shashank had reserved (through NASA) the 3.5 meter WIYN telescope to observe a candidate exoplanet that they discovered.We arrived on the 7th morning from Tuscon, Arizona and checked in at the Glaspey house. We then toured the observatory buildings and the giant […]
About the Witches Head Nebula Popular Name Witch Head Nebula Catalogue Name IC 2118 Constellation Orion Distance (Light Years) 1000 Additional Information The Witch Head Nebula is a supernova remnant cloud in the constellation of Orion. It, by coincidence, has the unmistakable look of a witch’s head. The nebula glows blueish because it reflects […]
About Rho Ophiuchi region Popular Name Star field near Antares Catalogue Name NA Constellation Scorpius, Ophiuchus Distance (Light Years) 460 Light Years Photographic Information Exposure 5×240 second (Total exposure 20 minutes) @ 800 ISO Equipment Canon 60d, 80mm EF lens, Atlas EQ-G Processing Deep Sky Stacker, Pixinsight Imaging Location Likely, CA It is available in […]
