Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Ophiuchus (Oph)  ·  Contains:  IC 4603
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IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup, Miles Zhou
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IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup

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IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup, Miles Zhou
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IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup

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IC 4603 is a large diffuse nebula of 5th magnitude located in the southwestern corner of the constellation Ophiuchus, surrounding the bright triple star Rho Ophiuchi. Highlighted by the bright star Antares (not shown), the region provides an impressive spectacle of colorful glowing gases, juxtaposed with converging dark rivers of thick dust.

This is an LRGB combination.

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  • IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup, Miles Zhou
    Original
  • IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup, Miles Zhou
    B
  • Final
    IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup, Miles Zhou
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IC 4603 - Rho Ophiuchi Nebula Closeup, Miles Zhou