LDN 1261 (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 , LDN 1261 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.

Name LDN 1261
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:23h26m [1]
Declination:+74°16' [1]
Constellation:Cepheus

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