Stargate (asterism)

Stargate Cluster
Amateur astronomer photo of the Stargate asterism by Mark Johnston
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension12h 35m 59s[1]
Declination−12° 03′ 09″
Apparent magnitude (V)6.61 to 11.56 [2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsSTF 1659
Associations
ConstellationCorvus

The Stargate Asterism or Stargate Cluster is an asterism in the constellation Corvus consisting of six stars, also known as STF 1659.

Star[2]Tycho idHipparcos idMagnitudeDistance (ly)Spectral Type
A5530-02065-1614667.92354G0
B5530-02062-1614658.34285
C5531-01564-1None11.46Unknown
D5531-01190-1None9.91Unknown
E5530-02063-1614496.69486G5
F5531-01561-1614866.61402F0

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jimmy Perez". Struve 1659 - The Stargate. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  2. 1 2 "Stargate PlatformX". Stargate Name. Retrieved 2011-05-14.