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(IAAC) Obj: Hrr 6 (Sailboat cluster) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Hrr 6 (Sailboat cluster) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:15:20 -0400
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Observation Poster: Stéphane Meloche <stephanemeloche@videotron.ca>
Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 5h34 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Québec, Canada (Lat 45.4542°, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Magnification:
Filter(s):
Object(s): Hrr 6 (Sailboat cluster)
Category: Asterism.
Class:
Constellation: LMi
Data: mag size 45'
Position: RA 10:10 DEC 31:30
Description:
In Leo Minor, at ~ 4° SSE of 21 LMi. This asterism takes the shape of a sailing boat, from where its nickname. The hull being in north and the mast and the veil in the south. An instrument reversing the image would allow a better appreciation of this pretty star regrouping. The poop is occupied by 22 LMi. With the 9x63, I count 11 stars forming the unit, 8 of them represent the hull and 3 others the mast. The stars constituting the bridge, 4, are the brightest. I also note 4 other stars of average brightness and the 3 last are weakest. Nice object!
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