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What is Sandqvist 111?
Sandqvist 111 is a dark nebula, meaning a cloud of dust that obscures light from objects behind it. It was cataloged during Aage Sandqvist's survey of southern dark clouds.
Who cataloged Sandqvist 111?
The nebula was cataloged by Swedish astronomer Aage Sandqvist. The catalog entry comes from his survey work at the European Southern Observatory.
When was Sandqvist 111 surveyed?
Sandqvist 111 is associated with Aage Sandqvist's survey work in the 1970s. The survey focused on dark clouds in the southern sky.
What does a dark nebula such as Sandqvist 111 do?
A dark nebula blocks or dims visible light from stars and other objects behind it. Sandqvist 111 is therefore observed as a dark cloud rather than as a bright emission nebula.
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