Barnard 171 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , Barnard 171 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 04:34 (PST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 27° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:24.
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Name
Barnard 171
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 22h01m [1] |
| Declination: | +58°52' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cepheus |
| Angular dimensions: | 1.0 arcmin |
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