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Rho Ophiuchi Nebula
Rho Ophiuchi Nebula
Rho Ophiuchi Nebula
This area is one of the most colorful region in the night Sky. I took this picture with Canon DSLR camera modified model. The brightest star in this picture is Antres. It is knows as a supergiant star. It has a diameter of approximately 700 times that of the sun.
Imaging information
Optics: Takahashi Epsilon180ED, Takahashi NJP mount
Camera: Canon DSLR EOS400D camera modified model
Total Exposure: 120 minutes(3 frame Mozaic)
Location: Nara Prefecture, 2008