
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.671 | Right Ascension | 11h 32' 16.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 29° 15' 48" S |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Classification | F8V |
Andrew Cooper
Dec 11, 2024 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/4 Newtonian, Makaʻiki Mk2 @ 67x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
17 Crt is a lovely binary consisting of a matched set of 5th magnitude pale yellow stars separated by 10", 17Crt A component is one-tenth of a magnitude brighter than 17Crt B which is found to the southwest, neatly separated at 67x
| 17 Crateris | 17 Crateris A | 18 Crateris |
| IC 2764 | IC 2913 | NGC 3717 |
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