LDN 1176 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 40 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , LDN 1176 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 03:12 (PDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your northern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 37° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 06:02.
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Name
LDN 1176
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 21h30m [1] |
| Declination: | +66°43' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cepheus |
| Angular dimensions: | 40.1 arcmin |