Barnard 221 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , Barnard 221 will become visible at around 20:21 (EDT), 44° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:56.

Name Barnard 221
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:04h44m [1]
Declination:+31°44' [1]
Constellation:Auriga

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