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