LDN 461 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 20 arcminutes across.

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From Columbus , LDN 461 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:08 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 44° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:39.

Name LDN 461
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:18h09m [1]
Declination:−05°09' [1]
Constellation:Serpens Cauda

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