The summer constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus are among the richest and most complex regions of the sky offering a treasure trove of imaging treats. IC 4603 is a blue reflection nebula at the boarder of these two constellations illuminated by the star Rho Ophiuchus. Dusty dark lanes add drama to an area where young stars shine brilliantly near the central region of the Milky Way.
Date Imaged: August 15, 2014
Lens: Borg 77ED at f/4.3
Exposure: 5.3 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
August 15, 2014
Borg 77ED at f/4.3
5.3 hours
Losmandy Titan
Coordinates: 16h 28' -24d 12'
Camera: QSI 683
Filter: LRGB 12:6:6:8 x 10 minutes
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
16h 28' -24d 12'
QSI 683
LRGB 12:6:6:8 x 10 minutes
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines