Barnard 256 (Dark nebula)

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

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From South El Monte , Barnard 256 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 8° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Barnard 256
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 256[1]
LDN 1749[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h22m [1]
Declination:−28°49' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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