Blanco1
Overlaid DSS image of Blanco1, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Blanco1
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Size | 89' |
| Right Ascension | 0h 4' (2000) |
| Declination | 29° 49' S |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Description | 8X42 binocs-vB, vL, scattered, not much CL |
| Classification | IV 3 m |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 1, 2008 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
12x36 Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars @ 12x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Open cluster in Sculptor, sparse, large, an east-west chain of stars defines the center of the group, the cluster is not obvious as a distinct object
Other Data Sources for Blanco1
Nearby objects for Blanco1
3 objects found within 120'
| Kappa1 Sculptoris | NGC 7 | Zeta Sculptoris |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
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Blanco1