LDN 87 (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 87 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 0° above the horizon at dusk.

Name LDN 87
Object type Dark nebula
Position
Right ascension:17h18m [1]
Declination:−21°48' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus

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