Rho Ophiuchus Complex (IC4604 bright nebulosity; Barnard42 dark nebulosity west of Rho Ophiuchus): Meade LXD55 8-inch f/4 telescope, QSI 532 CCD, 300-second combined exposures through clear (three exposures), red, green, and blue filters, respectively. The purple geometric figure southeast of the three bright stars {Rho Ophiuchus} is an internal reflection in the telescope from the bright stars.-/MeadeLXD55/rho_LRGB.jpg

Rho Ophiuchus Complex (IC4604 bright nebulosity; Barnard42 dark nebulosity west of Rho Ophiuchus): Meade LXD55 8-inch f/4 telescope, QSI 532 CCD, 300-second combined exposures through clear (three exposures), red, green, and blue filters, respectively. The purple geometric figure southeast of the three bright stars {Rho Ophiuchus} is an internal reflection in the telescope from the bright stars. 

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