Chi2 Fornacis
Overlaid DSS image of Chi2 Fornacis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Chi2 Fornacis
χ2 For
CD-36 1306, HD 21574, HR 1054, SAO 194312, GSC 07027-00814, HIP 16112
CD-36 1306, HD 21574, HR 1054, SAO 194312, GSC 07027-00814, HIP 16112
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.702 | Right Ascension | 3h 27' 33.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 35° 40' 53" S |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Classification | K2III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 5, 2021 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, no companion noted, NGC 1336 visible 12' west, χ1 For visible 24' southwest, χ3 For visible 13' southeast, the three Chi's make for a pretty field
Andrew Cooper
Oct 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 136x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 25%
Orange, no companion noted, χ3 For is 13' southeast, χ1 For is 25' southwest
This is a member of the very large and very close χ1For Cluster
Other Data Sources for Chi2 Fornacis
Nearby objects for Chi2 Fornacis
9 objects found within 60'
| Chi1 Fornacis | Chi1 Fornacis Cluster | Chi3 Fornacis |
| ESO 357-28 | ESO 357-29 | NGC 1326 |
| NGC 1336 | NGC 1351 | NGC 1351A |
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Chi2 Fornacis