Deepsky observing database
Streicher 28
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 28
Other identifiers: DSH J1519.0-4055
Type: Asterism
RA: 15h 19m 05s
Dec: -40° 55' 54''
Constellation: Lupus
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2004 May 05
Location: Polokwane (23.90S, 29.47E, 1310m).
Equipment: 16-inch SC f/10 (127x)
Description: This special string of faint stars can be observed 26 arc minutes from Delta Lupii. It consists of 8 stars with a brightness of 10 magnitude in a downward string northwest to southeast. The string on its own also reminded me of the bright string of stars "Kemble Arcade" that is situated in Cassiopiae. Northeast and closer to Delta Lupii the brightest star 5.8Magnitude and smaller grouping attachment of faint stars attracts your initial attention first. Globally it appears similar in form to a submarine. Comment: Guide search then visually; sketch need. Magnitude estimate: 3.5. Size estimate: 16.0 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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