Barnard 166 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , Barnard 166 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 03:40 (PDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 37° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:51.
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Name
Barnard 166
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 21h51m [1] |
| Declination: | +60°05' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cepheus |
| Angular dimensions: | 5.0 arcmin |