A colorful star system in the constellation Ophiuchus.

At the top is the Blue Horsehead nebula.

In the constellation Scorpius, next to the orange star, Antares is the gobular star cluster, M4

The lower left is a piece of the heart of the Milky Way.

Imaged at Rancho Caņada del Oro Open Space Preserve.

July 1, 2024
22:38 PDT
Bortle Sky = 4 (Rural/suburban)
Temp = 63 °F
Moon Illumination = 0%

A large crop from the original image.