Deepsky observing database
Streicher 37
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 37
Other identifiers: DSH J0244.3-7821
Type: Asterism
RA: 02h 44m 22s
Dec: -78° 21' 18''
Constellation: Hydrus
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2005 (month?)
Location: Polokwane (23.90S, 29.47E, 1310m).
Equipment: 12-inch SC f/10 & 16-inch SC f/10 (95x, 127x, 290x)
Description: There seem to be more hangers in the sky than the Coat hanger in Vulpecula and the Mini Coat hanger close to the North Pole. Twelve stars of various magnitude (between 9 and 12 magnitude) in an old fashioned hanger in true shape sports this grouping. Very faint in a northwest to southeast direction and approximately 13 arc minutes in size. Unique in shape with the hook pointing south. This small group of stars is situated in a very busy star-field and might not be noticed at first. The brightest star in the grouping SAO 255920 is 9 Magnitude. Comment: Guide search then visually; sketch done. Magnitude estimate: 5.0. Size estimate: 13.0 arcmin.
Copyright: Sketches and/or descriptions by Magda Streicher are copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. Contact the copyright holder [magda{at}pixie.co.za] for further information.
Keywords: Astronomy, deepsky observing, asterisms, Magda Streicher
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