LDN 17 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 38 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , LDN 17 will become visible at around 19:59 (PDT), 28° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:20.

Name LDN 17
Object type Dark nebula
Comprised of Barnard 60
Barnard 246
Position
Right ascension:17h08m [1]
Declination:−22°43' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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