LDN 1161 (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 , LDN 1161 will become visible at around 17:49 (PST), 62° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 23:01 when it dips 21° above your north-western horizon.

Name LDN 1161
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:22h19m [1]
Declination:+56°08' [1]
Constellation:Cepheus
Angular dimensions:4.6 arcmin

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