(IAAC) Obj: "Little Cassiopeia" asterism - Inst: 12x45 binoculars

[Ante Perkovic]

Observation Poster: Ante Perkovic <albirejo_without_j at vip.hr>

Observer: Ante Perkovic
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: January 13th 2003, 21:45h.
Location of site: Split, Croatia (Lat 43.5 N, Elev 0m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing:
Moon presence: Major - gibbous or near object
Instrument: 12x45 binoculars
Magnification: 12x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): "Little Cassiopeia"
Category: Asterism
Class:
Constellation: Draco
Data: size 15'
Position:
Description:
Around 1° E-SE from Chi Draco, I found a small asterism that reminds me
of constelation of Cassiopeia. 5 of the brightest stars are of mags
between 6.8 and 8.6. Nearby star with m=8.7 spoils the impression a
little bit.