LDN 72 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 33 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , LDN 72 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:50 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 26° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:25.

Name LDN 72
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:17h20m [1]
Declination:−22°33' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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