Rho Ophiuchi Cloud
Also known as rho Oph cloud
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud is a deep-sky object in the constellation Ophiuchus.
Colourful dark and reflection nebulae near Antares
Facts
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
|---|---|
| Position (J2000) | 16h 27m 59s, −24° 31′ |
When and how to see it
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud is highest in the sky at midnight in May. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 45° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 15°.
Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.
For tonight's best time from your own town, the darkness and the Moon, open it on the map and see its "Tonight from your location" card.
More in Ophiuchus
- Kepler's Supernova
- M9 (NGC 6333)
- M10 (NGC 6254)
- M12 (NGC 6218)
- M14 (NGC 6402)
- M19 (NGC 6273)
- M62 (NGC 6266)
- M107 (NGC 6171)
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