Barnard 86, dark nebula, the “Ink Spot,” in Sagittarius.

One of E. E. Barnard’s dark nebulae, B 86 looks like a void in space, seen in front of the billowing star clouds near the galactic center in Sagittarius. | Equipment: Seestar S50 in alt-az mode.

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Greg & Liz Simpson

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Category:Deep Sky

Uploaded:July 24, 2026

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