Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex
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The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a complex of interstellar clouds with different nebulae, particularly a dark nebula which is centered 1° south of the star ρ Ophiuchi, which it among others extends to, of the constellation Ophiuchus. At an estimated distance of about 140 parsecs, or 460 light years, it is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System.[1][6][7]
Quick Facts Dark nebula, Observation data: J2000.0 epoch ...
Dark nebula | |
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Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
Right ascension | 16h 28m 06s[3] |
Declination | –24° 32.5′[3] |
Distance | 460 ly (140 pc)[4] ly |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 4.5° × 6.5°[5] |
Constellation | Ophiuchus |
Designations | Ophiuchus molecular cloud, Integral 691, XSS J16271-2423 |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
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