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ρ-Ophiuchi Nebula Complex and friends.

Located at the meeting of Scorpio and Ophiuchus, this is arguably the most venomous part of the sky.

Let's look around.

Down the bottom we have Antares, a red supergiant, illuminating IC4606 - the Antares Nebula, and next to it the edge of the globular cluster M4.

Above M4 is a region illuminated by Al Niyat or Sigma Scorpii.

In between and above M4 and Antares is the tiny globular cluster NGC6144.

Directly above that is IC4603, and above that is the edge of what is recognised as IC6404, the ρ-Ophiuchi nebula itself.

Lastly, almost directly above Antares is IC4605 - the Blue Angel nebula.

Shot with a #Dwarf3 from my back yard in suburban #PerthWA , post processed in Stellar Studio, #Snapseed , and #GooglePhotos . Total exposure 6:19, 60s subs at gain 80, Ha/OIII filter.

#Astronomy #Astrophotography #Astrodon #BackyardAstronomy #SouthernSky #Photography

ρ-Ophiuchi Nebula Complex and friends.

Located at the meeting of Scorpio and Ophiuchus, this is arguably the most venomous part of the sky.

Let's look around.

Down the bottom we have Antares, a red supergiant, illuminating IC4606 - the Antares Nebula, and next to it the edge of the globular cluster M4.

Above M4 is a region illuminated by Al Niyat or Sigma Scorpii.

In between and above M4 and Antares is the tiny globular cluster NGC6144.

Directly above that is IC4603, and above that is the edge of what is recognised as IC6404, the ρ-Ophiuchi nebula itself.

Lastly, almost directly above Antares is IC4605 - the Blue Angel nebula.

Shot with a #Dwarf3 from my back yard in suburban #PerthWA , post processed in Stellar Studio, #Snapseed , and #GooglePhotos . Total exposure 6:19, 60s subs at gain 80, Ha/OIII filter.

#Astronomy #Astrophotography #Astrodon #BackyardAstronomy #SouthernSky #Photography

ρ-Ophiuchi Nebula Complex and friends.

Located at the meeting of Scorpio and Ophiuchus, this is arguably the most venomous part of the sky.

Let's look around.

Down the bottom we have Antares, a red supergiant, illuminating IC4606 - the Antares Nebula, and next to it the edge of the globular cluster M4.

Above M4 is a region illuminated by Al Niyat or Sigma Scorpii.

In between and above M4 and Antares is the tiny globular cluster NGC6144.

Directly above that is IC4603, and above that is the edge of what is recognised as IC6404, the ρ-Ophiuchi nebula itself.

Lastly, almost directly above Antares is IC4605 - the Blue Angel nebula.

Shot with a #Dwarf3 from my back yard in suburban #PerthWA , post processed in Stellar Studio, #Snapseed , and #GooglePhotos . Total exposure 6:19, 60s subs at gain 80, Ha/OIII filter.

#Astronomy #Astrophotography #Astrodon #BackyardAstronomy #SouthernSky #Photography

ρ-Ophiuchi Nebula Complex and friends.

Located at the meeting of Scorpio and Ophiuchus, this is arguably the most venomous part of the sky.

Let's look around.

Down the bottom we have Antares, a red supergiant, illuminating IC4606 - the Antares Nebula, and next to it the edge of the globular cluster M4.

Above M4 is a region illuminated by Al Niyat or Sigma Scorpii.

In between and above M4 and Antares is the tiny globular cluster NGC6144.

Directly above that is IC4603, and above that is the edge of what is recognised as IC6404, the ρ-Ophiuchi nebula itself.

Lastly, almost directly above Antares is IC4605 - the Blue Angel nebula.

Shot with a #Dwarf3 from my back yard in suburban #PerthWA , post processed in Stellar Studio, #Snapseed , and #GooglePhotos . Total exposure 6:19, 60s subs at gain 80, Ha/OIII filter.

#Astronomy #Astrophotography #Astrodon #BackyardAstronomy #SouthernSky #Photography

ρ-Ophiuchi Nebula Complex and friends.

Located at the meeting of Scorpio and Ophiuchus, this is arguably the most venomous part of the sky.

Let's look around.

Down the bottom we have Antares, a red supergiant, illuminating IC4606 - the Antares Nebula, and next to it the edge of the globular cluster M4.

Above M4 is a region illuminated by Al Niyat or Sigma Scorpii.

In between and above M4 and Antares is the tiny globular cluster NGC6144.

Directly above that is IC4603, and above that is the edge of what is recognised as IC6404, the ρ-Ophiuchi nebula itself.

Lastly, almost directly above Antares is IC4605 - the Blue Angel nebula.

Shot with a #Dwarf3 from my back yard in suburban #PerthWA , post processed in Stellar Studio, #Snapseed , and #GooglePhotos . Total exposure 6:19, 60s subs at gain 80, Ha/OIII filter.

#Astronomy #Astrophotography #Astrodon #BackyardAstronomy #SouthernSky #Photography

🔭 You need to see this with your own eyes. In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians look at the point of attachment on the… 🌠 Find a telescope that fits your budget: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages #Astrophotography

🔭 You need to see this with your own eyes. In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians look at the point of attachment on the… 🌠 Find a telescope that fits your budget: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages #Astrophotography

🔭 You need to see this with your own eyes. In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians look at the point of attachment on the… 🌠 Find a telescope that fits your budget: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages #Astrophotography

🪐 One telescope. Infinite possibilities. Start here. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 🔭 Don't just watch — explore it yourself: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #Stargazing #Cosmos

🪐 One telescope. Infinite possibilities. Start here. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 🔭 Don't just watch — explore it yourself: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #Stargazing #Cosmos

🪐 One telescope. Infinite possibilities. Start here. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 🔭 Don't just watch — explore it yourself: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #Stargazing #Cosmos

💫 Every clear night is a free ticket to THIS. The remnant resembles a wispy cloud in oranges, blues, purples, and whites, shaped like a… 🔭 First telescope? We've got you covered: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages #NightSky

💫 Every clear night is a free ticket to THIS. The remnant resembles a wispy cloud in oranges, blues, purples, and whites, shaped like a… 🔭 First telescope? We've got you covered: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages #NightSky

💫 Every clear night is a free ticket to THIS. The remnant resembles a wispy cloud in oranges, blues, purples, and whites, shaped like a… 🔭 First telescope? We've got you covered: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages #NightSky

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. A growing black hole, called a quasar, is seen at the center of a… 🪐 Compare the best telescopes for 2026: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #SpacePhotography #Space

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. A growing black hole, called a quasar, is seen at the center of a… 🪐 Compare the best telescopes for 2026: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #SpacePhotography #Space

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. A growing black hole, called a quasar, is seen at the center of a… 🪐 Compare the best telescopes for 2026: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #SpacePhotography #Space

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum… ✨ Get the right telescope for you: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope/ #Universe #BackyardAstronomy #NightSky

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum… ✨ Get the right telescope for you: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope/ #Universe #BackyardAstronomy #NightSky

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum… ✨ Get the right telescope for you: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope/ #Universe #BackyardAstronomy #NightSky

🚀 Space never looked this mind-blowing. The rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on launch Pad 39-B reveals Space Shuttle Columbia… 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-astrophotography/ #NASAImages #BackyardAstronomy #Stargazing

🚀 Space never looked this mind-blowing. The rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on launch Pad 39-B reveals Space Shuttle Columbia… 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-astrophotography/ #NASAImages #BackyardAstronomy #Stargazing

🚀 Space never looked this mind-blowing. The rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on launch Pad 39-B reveals Space Shuttle Columbia… 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-astrophotography/ #NASAImages #BackyardAstronomy #Stargazing

🚀 Somewhere out there, this is REAL right now. In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. 🪐 Compare the best telescopes for 2026: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #AstroPhoto #Space #BackyardAstronomy

🚀 Somewhere out there, this is REAL right now. In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. 🪐 Compare the best telescopes for 2026: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #AstroPhoto #Space #BackyardAstronomy

🚀 Somewhere out there, this is REAL right now. In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. 🪐 Compare the best telescopes for 2026: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #AstroPhoto #Space #BackyardAstronomy

🌠 Your backyard telescope can reach objects like this! STS-93 Commander Eileen M. ✨ Get the right telescope for you: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #Cosmos #BackyardAstronomy #ScienceIsAmazing

🌠 Your backyard telescope can reach objects like this! STS-93 Commander Eileen M. ✨ Get the right telescope for you: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #Cosmos #BackyardAstronomy #ScienceIsAmazing

🌠 Your backyard telescope can reach objects like this! STS-93 Commander Eileen M. ✨ Get the right telescope for you: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #Cosmos #BackyardAstronomy #ScienceIsAmazing

🌠 Your backyard telescope can reach objects like this! upernova SN 2014C of a spiral galaxy called NGC 7331 is seen in the image from NASA's Chandra… 🚀 See the cosmos from your backyard: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #Cosmos #NASA

🌠 Your backyard telescope can reach objects like this! upernova SN 2014C of a spiral galaxy called NGC 7331 is seen in the image from NASA's Chandra… 🚀 See the cosmos from your backyard: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #Cosmos #NASA

🌠 Your backyard telescope can reach objects like this! upernova SN 2014C of a spiral galaxy called NGC 7331 is seen in the image from NASA's Chandra… 🚀 See the cosmos from your backyard: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-telescopes-for-deep-sky/ #BackyardAstronomy #Cosmos #NASA

💫 Every clear night is a free ticket to THIS. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #BackyardAstronomy #CosmicWonder #Universe

💫 Every clear night is a free ticket to THIS. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #BackyardAstronomy #CosmicWonder #Universe

💫 Every clear night is a free ticket to THIS. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #BackyardAstronomy #CosmicWonder #Universe

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden, 🔭 Don't just watch — explore it yourself: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/telescope-buying-guide/ #SpaceFacts #BackyardAstronomy #AstroPhoto

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden, 🔭 Don't just watch — explore it yourself: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/telescope-buying-guide/ #SpaceFacts #BackyardAstronomy #AstroPhoto

🌠 If this doesn't make you want a telescope, nothing will. Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden, 🔭 Don't just watch — explore it yourself: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/telescope-buying-guide/ #SpaceFacts #BackyardAstronomy #AstroPhoto

💥 This cosmic image just broke our brains. This image from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory shows spiral galaxy NGC 7331, center, in a… 🔭 Ready to explore? Find your telescope: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #NASA #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages

💥 This cosmic image just broke our brains. This image from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory shows spiral galaxy NGC 7331, center, in a… 🔭 Ready to explore? Find your telescope: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #NASA #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages

💥 This cosmic image just broke our brains. This image from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory shows spiral galaxy NGC 7331, center, in a… 🔭 Ready to explore? Find your telescope: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #NASA #BackyardAstronomy #NASAImages

💥 This cosmic image just broke our brains. In this fish-eye view, the Chandra X-ray Observatory rests inside the payload bay of the orbiter… 🌠 Find a telescope that fits your budget: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-dobsonian-telescopes/ #BackyardAstronomy #ExploreTheUniverse #CosmicWonder

💥 This cosmic image just broke our brains. In this fish-eye view, the Chandra X-ray Observatory rests inside the payload bay of the orbiter… 🌠 Find a telescope that fits your budget: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-dobsonian-telescopes/ #BackyardAstronomy #ExploreTheUniverse #CosmicWonder

💥 This cosmic image just broke our brains. In this fish-eye view, the Chandra X-ray Observatory rests inside the payload bay of the orbiter… 🌠 Find a telescope that fits your budget: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-dobsonian-telescopes/ #BackyardAstronomy #ExploreTheUniverse #CosmicWonder

🔭 Scientists spend lifetimes chasing views like this. A composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4258 showing X-ray… 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #NASAImages #ScienceIsAmazing #BackyardAstronomy

🔭 Scientists spend lifetimes chasing views like this. A composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4258 showing X-ray… 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #NASAImages #ScienceIsAmazing #BackyardAstronomy

🔭 Scientists spend lifetimes chasing views like this. A composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4258 showing X-ray… 🌌 Start your space journey tonight: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/reflector-vs-refractor-telescope/ #NASAImages #ScienceIsAmazing #BackyardAstronomy

🌌 This is the universe texting you: come explore me. This new composite image of stellar cluster NGC 1333 combines X-rays from NASA's Chandra X-ray… 👁️ Your turn to look up: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #Cosmos #BackyardAstronomy #AstroPhoto

🌌 This is the universe texting you: come explore me. This new composite image of stellar cluster NGC 1333 combines X-rays from NASA's Chandra X-ray… 👁️ Your turn to look up: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #Cosmos #BackyardAstronomy #AstroPhoto

🌌 This is the universe texting you: come explore me. This new composite image of stellar cluster NGC 1333 combines X-rays from NASA's Chandra X-ray… 👁️ Your turn to look up: https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/best-refractor-telescopes/ #Cosmos #BackyardAstronomy #AstroPhoto