LDN 76 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 43 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , LDN 76 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:18 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 23° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:25.

Name LDN 76
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:17h37m [1]
Declination:−25°01' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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