The Parrot's Head Nebula (Dark Nebula)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Washington , Parrot's Head Nebula is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 20° above the horizon.
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Name
Parrot's Head Nebula
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Object Type
Dark Nebula
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Other Names
B 87
Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Right ascension: | 18h04m [1] |
| Declination: | -32°29' [1] |