Barnard 311 (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 311 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 11° from it.

Name Barnard 311
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 311[1]
LDN 356[2]
Position
Right ascension:18h30m [1]
Declination:−17°40' [1]
Constellation:Sagittarius
Angular dimensions:6.0 arcmin

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