LDN 868 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 48 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , LDN 868 will become visible at around 17:58 (PST), 87° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:33.

Name LDN 868
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:20h47m [1]
Declination:+32°11' [1]
Constellation:Cygnus

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