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LDN 877 - Dark Nebula LDN 877 is a dark nebula in the Lynds Dark Nebula catalog, a dense cloud of interstellar dust. Constellation: Cepheus Object Type: Dark Nebula Key Features: - Dense dust cloud - Blocks background stars - Part of dark nebula complex - Requires wide field - Interesting contrast Best Imaging Season: July - November Optimal Integration: 8+ hours