LDN 73 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 31 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , LDN 73 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:04 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 23° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:14.

Name LDN 73
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:17h31m [1]
Declination:−24°12' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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