LDN 561 (Dark nebula)

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

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From South El Monte , LDN 561 will become visible at around 17:58 (PST), 42° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 21:51.

Name LDN 561
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:18h57m [1]
Declination:−03°55' [1]
Constellation:Scutum

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