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Snake Nebula

The Snake, Snake Dark Cloud, 'S' Nebula, Barnard 72

Dark nebula in Ophiuchus

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Proper NamesSnake Nebula, The Snake, Snake Dark Cloud, 'S' Nebula
Messier NumberNone
NGC/IC NumberNone
Other designationsSnake DCld, Barnard 72
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 23m 39s
Declination-23° 41' 42"
Distance650 light years
199 parsecs
(approximate)
MagnitudeNot applicable
DimensionsApparent: 27' x 15'
Actual: c. 5 x 2 light years
Optimum VisibilityJune / July

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