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LDN 879 - Dark Nebula LDN 879 is a dark nebula appearing as a dark patch against the rich star fields of the Milky Way. Constellation: Cepheus Object Type: Dark Nebula Key Features: - Dark dust cloud - Rich star field background - Part of larger complex - Good contrast target - Wide field imaging Best Imaging Season: July - November Optimal Integration: 8+ hours