LDN 856 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , LDN 856 will become visible at around 17:42 (EST), 40° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 22:07.

Name LDN 856
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:20h08m [1]
Declination:+35°10' [1]
Constellation:Cygnus

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