Deepsky observing database
Streicher 12
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 12
Other identifiers: DSH J1031.7-3306
Type: Asterism
RA: 10h 31m 45s
Dec: -33° 06' 00''
Constellation: Antlia
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2004 March 10
Location: Alldays (22.50S, 20.12E, 770m).
Equipment: 12-inch SC f/10 & 16-inch SC f/10 (127x, 290x)
Description: Only a small grouping, neither very bright nor very faint, but it is strongly visible against the background stars. Consist of two small groups with the bigger comprising of 5 stars towards the north. Smaller grouping south. Stars vary between 8 and 10 in magnitude. Comment: Guide search then visually; sketch need. Size estimate: 5.5 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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