Deepsky observing database
Streicher 19
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 19
Other identifiers: DSH J0501.2-3132
Type: Asterism
RA: 05h 01m 12s
Dec: -31° 32' 36''
Constellation: Caelum
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2003 Nov
Location: Alldays (22.50S, 20.12E, 770m).
Equipment: 12-inch SC f/10 (95x)
Description: A wide semi-circle of stars, although faint it stand out proudly against the busy background stars-field. It is made up of some 10 stars of varying brightness of between 7 and 10 magnitude. A prominent 5.7 magnitude star can be seen east to round it of. This reminds me strongly of a Japanese fan and is approximately 40 arc minutes is size. Comment: Guide search then visually; sketch done. Size estimate: 41.0 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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