LDN 161 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 20 arcminutes across.
From Cambridge , LDN 161 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 3° above the horizon at dusk.
Name
LDN 161
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Position
Right ascension: | 17h51m [1] |
Declination: | −24°00' [1] |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |