LDN 579 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 78 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , LDN 579 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:58 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 41° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:20.

Name LDN 579
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:18h55m [1]
Declination:−02°26' [1]
Constellation:Aquila

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