Barnard 79 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , Barnard 79 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 4° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Barnard 79
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 79[1]
LDN 216[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h37m [1]
Declination:−19°36' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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