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 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 12° above the horizon at dusk.

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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