Object name
Rho Ophiuchi nebula

Constellation: Ophiuchus
Distance:400 light years
Imaged by Jean-Yves Beninger from Warrunbungle National Park, Australia
On 17, 23, 30, 31 May, 4, 7, 13, 14 June 2025

Equipment:
Astro-Physics Mach1
Astro-Physics AP130 GTX Grand Turismo with Quad TCC 588mm
Camera Zwo ASI 2600MM pixel size 3.76µ
Filters R, G, B

9 panels RGB image, 4.5 hours each channel (R, G, B)

Description:

The Rho Ophiuchi Nebula is a vibrant star-forming region about 400 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus, making it the closest stellar nursery to Earth. It’s a colorful mix of reflection (blue), emission (red), and dark nebulae, illuminated by the bright star Rho Ophiuchi. Full size image (138 Mb) can be zoomed in here: https://app.astrobin.com/u/Jean-Yves?i=a9qnc9#gallery