LDN 171 (Dark nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 33 arcminutes across.
From Cambridge , LDN 171 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 4° above the horizon at dusk.
Name
LDN 171
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Position
Right ascension: | 18h03m [1] |
Declination: | −25°09' [1] |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |