Barnard 62 (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 62 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 4° from it.

Name Barnard 62
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 62[1]
LDN 100[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h16m [1]
Declination:−20°52' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus
Angular dimensions:9.0 arcmin

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