Rho Ophiuchus

Here is an image of IC 4603 and IC 4604. These objects are many times seen in a wider field including the nearby Antares, M4 area. Here is a narrower field. I had intended to do a 2 frame mosaic, but the glass on my Vivitar 180mm SLR lens is not good enough to handle the bright Antares. Full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/IC4603.htm

Optics - 180 mm Vivitar SLR lens
Camera - Artemis285

Nice one Jim! I missed this one this year -- maybe next summer. My imaging sky is limited.

Tom

Jim
I never cease to be impressed at your ability to achieve excellent results with minimal equipment. If I had a fraction of your skill I'd be happy.

Rob Mackie

Lovely shot Jim!
I love this area of the Sky... so colorful! 8)

Jim,

You gave this region its due attention. As you mentioned, it tends to be just part of a bigger picture, but your narrower field shows that they can stand on their own.

Eric

Thanks for the comments folks.