Date 2010	Location WSP	Software Adobe Camera Raw	Mount Modified CG-5	Guide
Optic 180mm Nikkor ED f/2.8	Camera Canon 450D- IR Modified	Filter	Exposure 54 x 120s @ ISO 1600	Process Photoshop CS4

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 The Rho Ophiuchi Region near Scorpius

This exquisite swath of Milky Way is located between Scorpius and the lesser-known constellation Ophiuchus the snake handler.  Surrounded by beautiful blue reflection nebulosity, Rho-Ophiuchi is the triple star system at far right.  Antares, the bright orange star at upper-left center is responsible for the gorgeous plumes and dust lanes which dominate the field.  Added bonuses are the globular cluster M4 below Antares and the lovely pink SH2-9 nebula (Sharpless Catalog) slightly to its right.  The images were acquired by new friend Brent Maynard who was gracious enough to let me process the data for us.  Click the image for a larger version or return to the Gallery