Rho Ophiuchi Complex
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud · reflection nebula · Ophiuchus
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Colorful reflection/emission/dark cloud complex around Antares and Rho Ophiuchi; one of the richest wide-field regions, low for mid-northern sites.
| Vis magnitude | — |
|---|---|
| Apparent size | 300′ (major 0.3e3′) |
| RA / Dec (J2000) | 16.4270h / -23.4500° |
| Altitude / Azimuth | 7.4° / 128.4° |
| Rise · Transit · Set | 20:11 · 00:55 · 05:35 |
| Transit altitude | 27.6° |
| Above-min interval | 8:14pm–5:32am |
| Suitability | both — RedCat: small mosaic; MiniCat: fits comfortably |
| Source | curated |