Canon 350D Hap Griffin Baader Mod50x180sec at iso 1600
30 Darks/Flats/Bias
APM/TMB 130/780 with APM Field FlattenerSmall Wonders: Ophiuchus June, 2009 (Tom Trusock)Sky and Telescope Online Gallery July 15, 2008Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day June 30, 2008Astronomy Magazine Weekly Newsletter July 4, 2008Barnard 72, the "Snake Nebula" is a dark absorbtion nebula situated in a neighborhood in Ophiuchus, Scorpius, and Sagittarius that is rich in dust and gas comprising many areas of dark nebulosity.
The
Barnard catalogue was the work of
Edward Emerson Barnard, an american astronomer who is best known for his discovery of
Barnard's star in 1916, which is named in his honor.
B72 is part of the much larger
Dark Horse Nebula.
To the right and below the Snake Nebula is the distinct patch of black, Barnard 68 which blots out all background stars. Below it are found Barnard 69 and Barnard 70. Below those is the larger Barnard 74.
June 29, 2008
