Barnard 8 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , Barnard 8 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 21:42 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 38° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:42.
Name
Barnard 8
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Position
Right ascension: | 04h17m [1] |
Declination: | +55°14' [1] |
Constellation: | Camelopardalis |
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