LDN 258 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 25 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , LDN 258 will become visible at around 20:25 (PDT), 36° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:20.

Name LDN 258
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:17h44m [1]
Declination:−18°51' [1]
Constellation:Sagittarius

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