Barnard 68 (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 68 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 0° below the horizon at dusk.

Name Barnard 68
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 68[1]
LDN 57[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h22m [1]
Declination:−23°47' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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