Barnard 266 (Dark nebula)

Image of Barnard 266
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , Barnard 266 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 1° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name Barnard 266
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 266[1]
LDN 149[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h28m [1]
Declination:−20°56' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus
Visibility from Cambridge

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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