LDN 1247 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 24 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , LDN 1247 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
Name
LDN 1247
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Object type
Dark nebula
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