Barnard 238 (Dark nebula)

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

Show information for


From South El Monte , Barnard 238 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 12° from it.

Name Barnard 238
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 238[1]
LDN 1759[2]
Position
Right ascension:16h52m [1]
Declination:−23°07' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus
Angular dimensions:3.0 arcmin

Share