Rho Ophiuchi

 Posted: Jun 17th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: SkyRover 50SAW
Camera: QHY miniCAM8M
Mount: ZWO AM3
Guide Scope: SVBony SV165
Guide Camera: ASI120MM
Software: NINA, PixInsight
Accessories: Gemini AF
Exposure:
60 x 180" ISO/Gain: 9 - XiMei 7nm R
60 x 180" ISO/Gain: 9 - XiMei 7nm G
60 x 180" ISO/Gain: 9 - XiMei 7nm B
Green, Bortle 4 zone:
 Aktau, Kazakhstan
 Jun 16th, 2026
9 h 0 m
309
Resolution: 5573x3791 px
Scale: 13749 KB

Rho Ophiuchi turned out to be one of the most challenging objects to photograph. It took 5 attempts, 2 of which were unsuccessful due to weather. The object rises only to 22° above the horizon, so there is very little time to capture it throughout the year.

This is a mosaic of 3 panels. Despite humidity, fog, and cloud cover, over 3 full nights I managed to gather acceptable data for processing.

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Beautiful.
19 Jun, 2026 Reply
Maksim Selivanov Replied to Oeswww
Thank you, I finally like it myself too)
19 Jun, 2026 Reply
Very cool!
19 Jun, 2026 Reply

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