Here is some data I was able to find about this dust cloud, now since I am not an astronomer, can one please step in and tells us where this cloud
really is and if its in the area that AB says?
"Dust cloud Barnard 86 and the open cluster NGC 6520
Barnard 86
NGC 6520 OC 18 03.4 -27 54 s Sgr 6 8. p Cl, pS, Ri, lC, st 9...13
IAU number C1800-279, D=1650pc "
Excerpt taken from.
www.ast.cam.ac.uk...
In this link you will find more information about this cluster.
www.ast.cam.ac.uk...



