Barnard 268 (Dark nebula)

Image of Barnard 268
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , Barnard 268 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 0° below the horizon at dusk.

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Name Barnard 268
Object type Dark nebula
Other names
B 268[1]
LDN 178[2]
Position
Right ascension:17h31m [1]
Declination:−20°30' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus
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42.38°N
71.11°W
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