Rho Ophiuchi - Stellar Nursery in the Constellation Ophiuchus.

Within this stellar nursery, new stars emerge, their radiant energy illuminating the surrounding nebulae. The intense ultraviolet radiation emitted by these stellar infants interacts with the surrounding gas and dust, causing it to glow in striking shades of crimson, magenta, and azure. The billowing clouds of cosmic material, shaped by stellar winds and gravitational forces, create a visual spectacle that captivates the imagination.

Image Description and Details : NGC 6543 is a planetary nebula ~3,300 light years away in the Draco Constellation. This was shot from Bortle 8 Dallas-Fort Worth over eight nights in June 2022. Equipment: Celestron EdgeHD 1100 at full focal length 10Micron GM1000HPS mount ZWO ASI6200MM-Pro main camera Chroma LRGB and 3nm Ha and O3 filters

Integration: 25 hrs

Copyright: Timothy Martinh