Barnard 69 (Dark nebula)

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

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From South El Monte , Barnard 69 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 2° from it.

Name Barnard 69
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 69[1]
LDN 55[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h22m [1]
Declination:−23°55' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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