LDN 486 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 74 arcminutes across.

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From Columbus , LDN 486 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:58 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 46° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:39.

Name LDN 486
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:18h06m [1]
Declination:−02°59' [1]
Constellation:Serpens Cauda

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