LDN 509 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , LDN 509 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:05 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 35° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:09.

Name LDN 509
Object type Dark nebula
Comprised of Barnard 117
Barnard 118
Position
Right ascension:18h53m [1]
Declination:−07°18' [1]
Constellation:Scutum

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