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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY BY  JON TALBOT

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IC 4604

About this Object
Within in the southern constellation Ophiuchus  is one of the most colorful areas of the sky.  The large Ophiuchus/Anteres
nebula complex includes many colorful hues ranging from blue reflection nebula to red emission areas.  This image
shows a very small portion centered on Rho Ophiuchus, the main reflection part of the nebula complex. 

• Optics : Stellarvue SV90T Triplet Refracter
  
• Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250
  
• Camera: Starlight Xpress SXV-H9 w/True Tech Supra Slim filter wheel
  
• Filters: Astronomik Type 2C LRGB filter set
  
• Exposure: 120: 60:60:60
  
• Camera/Mount Control: Maxim DL 4.56, CCD Commander
  
• Location: Stark Bayou Observatory, Ocean Springs, MS
  
• Date: 24 March - 20 April 07
  

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