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Photographer:

Spandan Mohanty

Location of Photo:

Chennai, India

Date/Time of photo:

24-28 April 2025

Equipment:

Canon 1300D, Rokinon 135 f/2, Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i

Description:

Rho Ophiuchi is one of the closest and largest star formation regions to us. It is located approximately 450 light years away, and is located in the constellation of Scorpius, near the Milky Way. It is pretty bright, making it possible to image it broadband, even in light polluted regions.