Rho Ophiuchi | Antares | M4

Complex of bright and dark nebulae in the region of Rho Ophiuchi, Antares and Messier 4. Click on the image for a larger version.

Below: A wider view of the area (made with a telephoto lens).



Below: Three details from the image at top. Click on the images for larger versions.


The region of the complex known as IC 4603.



IC 4604.



The globular cluster Messier 4.




11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope; astro-modified DSLR and dedicated astro cameras.