Deepsky observing database
Streicher 69
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 69
Other identifiers: DSH J1757.1-3954
Type: Asterism
RA: 17h 57m 11s
Dec: -39° 53' 42''
Constellation: Scorpius
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2006 Mar
Location: Polokwane (23.90S, 29.47E, 1310m).
Equipment: 16-inch SC f/10 (127x, 218x)
Description: This dainty string stand out against the very faint speckled field. Displays a string in a NE - SW direction. A broken off piece contains the brightest star HD 163195. Comment: Guide search then visually; sketch need. Size estimate: 12.0 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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