Barnard 262 (Dark nebula)

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

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From Fairfield , Barnard 262 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:55 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 26° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:25.

Name Barnard 262
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 262[1]
LDN 91[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h25m [1]
Declination:−22°36' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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