Deepsky observing database
Streicher 66
Last update 2007 January 16
Primary identifier: Streicher 66
Other identifiers: DSH J2056.5-5915
Type: Asterism
RA: 20h 56m 30s
Dec: -59° 15' 30''
Constellation: Indus
Observer: M. Streicher
Date: 2005 Sep
Location: Alldays (22.50S, 20.12E, 770m).
Equipment: 12-inch SC f/10 (76x, 95x)
Description: Bright 8 magnitude HD 198943 is the focus of the grouping. Underline by three stars with a small knot of stars to the north of the indicated star. Comment: sketch need; Discover visual when observed I 129. Size estimate: 7.0 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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