Dark Nebula LDN 1519 in Auriga

Dark Nebula LDN 1519 in Auriga

Dark nebula LDN 1519 lies in the constellation Auriga. The Auriga constellation lies in the northern hemisphere. Its name means “the charioteer” in Latin. Lynds' astronomical Catalogue of Dark Nebulae (abbreviation: LDN) was originally published in 1962. It was based on a study of the red and blue prints of the National Geographic - Palomar Observatory Sky Atlas. Objects listed in the catalog are numbered with the prefix LDN. Beverly Turner Lynds (August 19, 1929 – October 5, 2024) was best known for compiling the Lynds' Catalogue of Dark Nebulae. We honor her many lasting contributions to astronomical science.

Image Credit: Frankastro
Release Date: Nov. 30, 2024

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