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This seldom photographed part of the Scorpion contains some deep sky splendors of much beauty and interest. This composition includes the extensive blue reflection nebulosity IC4592 surrounding v Scorpii, which is a large circular object occupying the entire center of the field. The upper part is far more luminous, and has some internal structure. To its lower right is Beta Scorpii, a bright B0 star marking the top claw base of the constellations shape. To the left is a curious region, a dark nebulous rift Barnard 41 which is illuminated by the dim glow of the Milkyway to a deep brownish red color. The twin stars inside illuminate a neat little reflection nebula, IC4601.

Instrument:  8" f/1.5 Celestron Schmidt Camera
Platform:  Homemade GEM
Film:  Kodak Supra 400
CCD Autoguider: ST4
Exposure:  8mins x2
Filters:  None
Location:  Happy Jack, Arizona
Elevation:  6800 ft.
Sky:  Seeing 8/10, Transparency 9/10
Outside Temperature:  10 C
Processing: Photoshop, Picture Window Pro,  SGBNR.

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