Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ophiuchus (Oph)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6384
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The Ophiuchus Spiral, Ian Gorin
The Ophiuchus Spiral
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The Ophiuchus Spiral, Ian Gorin
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This image is done in two sessions - July 2020 and June 2021. The galaxy itself is seen through the bulk of the Milky Way, hence the number of foreground stars. Distance 77 mln. LY.

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The Ophiuchus Spiral, Ian Gorin