The Scorpion Rises
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I snapped this picture not realizing it contained the very distinct and recognizable scorpion rising over Cape Foulweather next to the Otter Crest Lookout. The bright star in the scorpion is Antares, which is a marker for the Rho Ophiuchi complex.
Image details
| Telescope: | Sony A7R IV | |
| Length: | 135mm | |
| Aperture: | 70mm | |
| F-stop: | f/1.65 | |
| Sessions: | 1 | |
| Captured: | 2024-04-19 to 2024-04-19 | |
| Lights: | 1 | |
| Exposure: | 0.1 |
Tags
Part of the constellation Scorpius (Sco) The star Antares Cor Scorpii Kalb al Akrab (α Sco) 21 Sco The star Shaula (λ Sco) 35 Sco The star Kaus Australis (ε Sgr) 20 Sgr The star Sargas Girtab (θ Sco)