Barnard 61 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , Barnard 61 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:31 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 27° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:14.

Name Barnard 61
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 61[1]
LDN 111[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h14m [1]
Declination:−20°28' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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