IC 4604 - Ophiuchus

IC 4604 is an emission nebula located about 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. This region is a prominent site of star formation, with young, hot stars actively shaping the surrounding gas and dust through intense radiation and stellar winds. IC 4604 is part of a larger molecular cloud complex, offering valuable insights into the processes of stellar birth and the evolution of nebulae in our galaxy.