Dark Horse Nebula
The Dark Horse Nebula is a large dark nebula complex located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Stretching across an area of 10 degrees, it is one… Read More »Dark Horse Nebula
Ophiuchus
Double Helix Nebula
The Double Helix Nebula is a gaseous nebula located approximately 25,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. It lies in the direction of… Read More »Double Helix Nebula
Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43)
The Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43) is a dark nebula located approximately 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. Stretching about 12 light years across,… Read More »Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43)
Emerald Nebula (NGC 6572)
The Emerald Nebula is a young planetary nebula located approximately 6,030 light-years away in the equatorial constellation of Ophiuchus. It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Emerald Nebula (NGC 6572)
Starfish Galaxy (NGC 6240)
The Starfish Galaxy is an irregular galaxy located 351.9 million light years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. It has an apparent magnitude of 12.8 and… Read More »Starfish Galaxy (NGC 6240)
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a large complex of bright and dark nebulae located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is located approximately 460 light-years… Read More »Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
Kepler’s Supernova
Kepler’s Supernova (SN 1604) is the remnant of a supernova first observed in the constellation Ophiuchus in October 1604. The supernova occurred in the Milky… Read More »Kepler’s Supernova