Deepsky observing database
Streicher 23
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 23
Other identifiers: DSH J1247.3-1903
Type: Asterism
RA: 12h 47m 19s
Dec: -19° 03' 42''
Constellation: Corvus
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2004 May 05
Location: Alldays (22.50S, 20.12E, 770m).
Equipment: 12-inch SC f/10 (95x)
Description: The star grouping resembles a Texas male in a west to east formation. An outstanding double of similar brightness stares back like two eyes and forms the west end of the grouping. From the north to the south a long faint string resembles the arms that reach out long and slender. The brightest star of 7 magnitude resembles the big typical Buckle of his belt with the rest in palace forming the well-sculptured legs. A very unique, although not very bright grouping. Comment: Guide search then visually; sketch need. Size estimate: 32.0 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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