Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Ophiuchus (Oph)
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RS Ophiuchus Nova  in RGB 10 Aug 2021, Ian Parr
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RS Ophiuchus Nova in RGB 10 Aug 2021

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RS Ophiuchus Nova  in RGB 10 Aug 2021, Ian Parr
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RS Ophiuchus Nova in RGB 10 Aug 2021

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A RARE NAKED-EYE NOVA

Yesterday, August 9th a star in the constellation Ophiuchus exploded.

Although it is 5000 light years away, the blast is bright enough to see with the unaided eye after sunset.

Location 17:50:13.17 -06:42:28.6  (2000)

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RS Ophiuchus Nova  in RGB 10 Aug 2021, Ian Parr