π IC 4604 β The Blue Nebula of Rho Ophiuchi π₯β¨
π IC 4604 β The Blue Nebula of Rho Ophiuchi π₯β¨
The Rho Ophiuchi region is a massive stellar nursery, full of young stars in formation. ππ
The intense blue color is due to Rayleigh scattering, the same phenomenon that makes our daytime sky blue! ππ
This nebula is one of the closest star-forming regions to Earth, making it a natural laboratory for studying young stars. π¬π«
A breathtaking corner of the cosmos, where dust and gas mix to create wonders. Who else loves reflection nebulae? β¨π
The intense blue color is due to Rayleigh scattering, the same phenomenon that makes our daytime sky blue! ππ
This nebula is one of the closest star-forming regions to Earth, making it a natural laboratory for studying young stars. π¬π«
A breathtaking corner of the cosmos, where dust and gas mix to create wonders. Who else loves reflection nebulae? β¨π
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Camera
QHY 600 M
Location
Australia
Date of observation
11/07/2023
Filters
LRGB
Processing
PixInsight
Credits
Telescope Live & ale_motta_astrofotografia (IG)