Antares and the Rho Ophiuchus Region

The bright orange star at center right is Antares, located in the constellation Scorpius. The triple star located
in the center of the image is known as Rho Ophiuchus. There are numerous globular clusters and nebula
located in the area surrounding this grouping of stars.

  • Canon 135mm f2.5 lens @f4
  • Kodak E200 film, 60 minutes pushed 1/2 stop
  • Piggy backed on an Astro-Physics AP1200GTO
  • Guided with an SBIG ST4 through a Mini Borg 60
  • 6 May 2005, Gila, New Mexico
  • Temp 39F, Relative Humidity 23%