Barnard 260 (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 260 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 2° below the horizon at dusk.

Name Barnard 260
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 260[1]
LDN 14[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h24m [1]
Declination:−25°37' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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