LDN 259 (Dark nebula)

From Fairfield , LDN 259 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:54 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 23° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:22.
Name
LDN 259
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Object type
Dark nebula
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Right ascension: | 18h25m [1] |
Declination: | −23°59' [1] |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.