Barnard 279 (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 279 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 3° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Barnard 279
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 279[1]
LDN 142[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h44m [1]
Declination:−22°33' [1]
Constellation:Sagittarius

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