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Advanced Binocular Double Star Program:
Award #37 2012-05-02
Binoculars used for all objects:
Barska 30x80s with 2.2 degree FOV
Date started: 10/16/2014
Date completed: 02/13/2015
Certificate #8 02/18/2015
Personal Information:
Mount used:
Parallelogram mount details at:
http://www.asemonline.org/members-pages/steve-boerner-s-page/parallelogra1m_bino_mount
Note on observing color:
I am red/green colorblind and while I can see color, it is very difficult to label what colors are observed. Unless the color really "knocks me over" you won't see any mention of it.
Locations used for observations:
Bortle Sky: Longitude: Latitude: Elevation:
Brommelsiek Park, St. Charles County, MO orange 90.815o W 38.791.514 644 ft
Danville Wildlife Area, New Florence, MO green 38.868 N W23o N 823 ft
Double Star Measurements and Resources:
No attempt was made to accurately measure the separations and position angles of the double stars seen below. I did estimate the location of the secondary in terms of clock face direction about the primary as seen in the Alt/Az view of my binoculars. I later estimated the position angle and entered the result in the table below. In some cases, the result is 180 degrees off showing that I reversed the primary and secondary. I did the estimation by overlaying a clear plastic protractor on top of SkySafari running on my Nexus 7 tablet. I aligned the protractor with SkySafari's reported N at the date and time of the observation. The PA estimation comes only from my clock face angle and not the star positions displayed on the SkySafari screen. I've estimated that there is at least a +/- 10 degree error in the method.
See at least 50 of the following: I'm adding to the list
Requirements:
Your Advanced Observing Program observation log must include for each object:
WDS discover code and constellation.
Date and Time of observation (local time or universal time).
Your geographic location (latitude and longitude).
Sky conditions (seeing and transparency).
Size of the binocular used to make the observation (magnification and aperture).
Brief description or rough sketch of the double star and other prominent features seen in its immediate neighborhood. (Sketching does not replace the requirement for plotting.)
Your three plots, executed as described above.
AL#: 1 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: H 5 17 AB Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: π Time: 10:44 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: Pi And Star Hop From: Alpharatz
Cons.: AND Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 00 36 9 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 33 43 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 4.4, 7.1 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.7 Estimated PA: 180 degrees
Seps ("): 36”
PAs (°): 174 degrees
Description/Notes:
A real pain to find…straight up with the parallelogram…talk about a stiff neck! Fairly wide separation and easy to see stars even with the large difference in brightness. The secondary is about 4 o'clock from the primary.
AL#: 2 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 47 AB Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 3743 Time: 11:04 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: HIP 3163 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 3165 Star Hop From: Zeta And
Cons.: AND Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 00 40 3 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 24 03 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.5 Estimated PA: 200 degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 206 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy to find with the 11x80s, not so easy with the 30x80s… straight up. The primary was slightly brighter than the secondary, close separation and difficult to split. The secondary is about 5 o'clock from the primary.
AL#: 4 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2562 AB Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 186226 Time: 09:08 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 124969 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 96979 Star Hop From: Altair
Cons.: AQL Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 19 42 8 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 08 23 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.0, 8.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.7 Estimated PA: 240 degrees
Seps ("): 28”
PAs (°): 251 degrees
Description/Notes:
A very easy star hop from Altair past three widely space stars. Altair is just in the FOV as this double becomes visible…but better when Altair is out of the field. Dim secondary at 5 o'clock, but visible with a greater separation that I've had on most doubles tonight. Darker skies would help here.
AL#: 5 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2646 AB Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 192290 Time: 07:00 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 144199 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 99753 Star Hop From: Altair
Cons.: AQL Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 20 14 4 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 06 03 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 9.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.8 Estimated PA: 40 degrees
Seps ("): 18”
PAs (°): 40 degrees
Description/Notes:
I'm trying something new tonight. The laptop screen died so this is all with the Nexus 7 tablet. Let's see how it goes. Maybe it will make things easier with less fiddling around in the dark and voice to text. This double is really tough. It is in the middle of nowhere between the wing of Aqu and Cap. The primary is pretty dim and I can only get fleeting glimpses of the secondary directly above it--noon. The weather is clear and the temperature is about 28 headed towards 15.
AL#: 6 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2787 AB Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 203383 Time: 07:50 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 126730 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 105566 Star Hop From: M2
Cons.: AQR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 21 21 8 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 02 02 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 8.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.1 Estimated PA: 10 degrees
Seps ("): 23”
PAs (°): 19 degrees
Description/Notes:
An easy star op to the west from M2. The secondary is a few magnitude dimmer than the primary and about 1 o'clock in the view. There is a large grouping of stars at the top right of the field.
AL#: 7 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2809 Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 205765 Time: 07:41 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 145533 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 106758 Star Hop From: Sadaksyyd Beta Aqr
Cons.: AQR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 21 37 6 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 00 23 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.2, 9.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 3.2 Estimated PA: 320 degrees
Seps ("): 31”
PAs (°): 162 degrees
Description/Notes:
This double star is in the same field as M2. I wonder how many times I've overlooked it in the past? It has a fairly bright primary (for this program) and a much dimmer secondary well spaced from it at 2:30.
AL#: 8 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: HJ 5355 ABC Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 214460 Time: 07:14 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 165211 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 111790 Star Hop From: Fomalhaut
Cons.: AQR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 22 38 6 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 14 04 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 8.8, 9.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.3, 0.6 Estimated PA: 0, 290 degrees
Seps ("): 83, 107”
PAs (°): 289, 359 degrees
Description/Notes:
Fairly easy to find starting at Fomalhaut and up to Aquarius and eventually this triple popped up in the field. Three stars about a magnitude apart in brightness in an almost equilateral triangle. There is an even wider double to the SE. 12:30 and 2:30
AL#: 9 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2993 AB & S 826 C Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 219175 Time: 07:30 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 146577 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 114702 Star Hop From: Fomalhaut
Cons.: AQR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 23 14 1 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 08 55 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.6, 8.2, 9.1 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6, 0.9 Estimated PA: 180120 degrees
Seps ("): 26, 79”
PAs (°): 177, 131 degrees
Description/Notes:
So easy to find with the 11x80s but I had a good deal of trouble finding the spot with the 30x80s. A loose L with pretty wide separation. The primary is at the top with the secondary in the middle of the L and the third and dimmest star to the left. Psi1 & 2 Aqr point right at it. This 1 finger typing is a pair! 6:00 and 8:30
AL#: 10 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 681 Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 34533 Time: 07:15 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 40251 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 24951 Star Hop From: Capella
Cons.: AUR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 05 20 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 46 58 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.6, 9.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.6 Estimated PA: 180 degrees
Seps ("): 23”
PAs (°): 180 degrees
Description/Notes:
It is in the same FOV as Capella but moving Capella out of the field makes this double easier to find and see. Once Capella is gone it stands out as one of the brightest stars in the FOV. The secondary is about 1:00 from the much brighter primary. My eyes are watering a bit so I had some trouble focusing.
AL#: 11 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 872 AB Date: 12/28/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 43017 Time: 08:42 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 58905 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 29725 Star Hop From: Theta Aur
Cons.: AUR Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 06 15 6 Transparency (x/5): 3/5
Dec.: + 36 09 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.9, 7.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.5 Estimated PA: 210 degrees
Seps ("): 12”
PAs (°): 216 degrees
Description/Notes:
Two fields down from Theta Aur with two pairs of wide doubles in a parallelogram 1/2 way there. A very close pair with a slightly fainter secondary about 3 o'clock. Difficult to split in the high east over St. Louis and with the moon light.
AL#: 12 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1821 Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: κ2&1 Time: 07:21 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 69483 Star Hop From: Alkaid
Cons.: BOO Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 14 13 5 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 51 47 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 4.5, 6.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.1 Estimated PA: 240 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 235 degrees
Description/Notes:
And so it begins…A very easy star hop from Alkaid. A tight pair seen in not yet complete darkness. The secondary is slightly left and below the primary at about 7:00. Four stars are to the left and above that resembled a checkmark. One is Iota Boo and it might also be a double
AL#: 15 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1122 Date: 6/5/2026
HD unless otherwise noted: 61907 Time: 11:30 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 14311 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 37882 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CAM Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 07 45 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 65 09 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.8, 7.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 186 degrees
Description/Notes:
For fun
AL#: 16 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1625 AB Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 106799 Time: 08:08 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 2009 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 59836 Star Hop From: Kolcalb
Cons.: CAM Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 12 16 2 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 80 08 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.2, 7.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6 Estimated PA: 210 degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 219 degrees
Description/Notes:
A rather tough star hop from Kolcalb with the 30x80…not much in the way of stars along the way in Cam. 11x80 were much easier and helped plan the 30x80 hop. Again a tight pair of about equal brightness. The secondary was below the primary at about 6:30 o'clock with the binos. A satellite passed directly through the binos from N to S as I was viewing this double.
AL#: 18 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 3053 AB Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 225009 Time: 07:46 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 10937 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 207 Star Hop From: Caph
Cons.: CAS Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 00 02 6 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 66 06 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.0, 7.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.2 Estimated PA: 70 degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 71 degrees
Description/Notes:
Found first with 11x80s and then with the 30x80s. With the 30x80s a 4-5 fov star hop from Caph. A very tight pair with the secondary slightly below at about 12:00. The secondary is slightly dimmer.
AL#: 19 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 60 AB Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: η Time: 10:00 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: η Cas Star Hop From: Schdar
Cons.: CAS Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 00 49 1 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 57 49 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 3.5, 7.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 3.9 Estimated PA: 330 degrees
Seps ("): 13”
PAs (°): 323 degrees
Description/Notes:
Hard, hard, hard! The star hop was easy, but splitting the two…. Wow. It is actually in the same FOV as Schdar, but moving it out of the same field makes it a bit easer to see. I think the secondary was to the left--9 o'clock, but I could only tell by masking the primary off by backing my eyes away from the eps.
AL#: 20 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: ES 940 AB Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 5492 Time: 10:11 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 21871 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 4477 Star Hop From: Schdar
Cons.: CAS Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 00 57 3 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 52 14 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 10.1 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.8 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 62”
PAs (°): 359 degrees
Description/Notes:
A three fov star hop from Schdar with not many stars on the way. No way could I have seen this from the brighter skies at Broemmelsiek! The secondary is very faint and about 8 o'clock from the primary. Good distance from the primary but very difficult because it was sooooo dim. Easy to find with the 11x80s and plan for the 30x80 hop.
AL#: 21 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: HJ 2028 AB Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 7406 Time: 09:24 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 4360 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 5950 Star Hop From: Errai Gamma Cep
Cons.: CAS Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 01 16 6 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 74 02 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.1, 7.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: 220 degrees
Seps ("): 61”
PAs (°): 204 degrees
Description/Notes:
Well the last one. I started at Gamma Cep at the top of the doghouse and easily found the good wide double about 3/4 of the way to this double. The wide pair are fairly similar in brightness with the secondary at about 8 o'clock. It was a struggle doing the final eleven doubles tonight. The cold was really bothering my fingers and typing.
AL#: 22 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: S 397 Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 35 Time: 07:55 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 6312 Star Hop From: Epsilon Cas
Cons.: CAS Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 01 21 1 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 64 39 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.3, 8.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.3 Estimated PA: 350 degrees
Seps ("): 57”
PAs (°): 342 degrees
Description/Notes:
A very easy 2 fov star hop from Epsilon Cas. A bright primary with a secondary 2-3 mags dimmer at 7 o'clock.
AL#: 23 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2816 ACD Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 206267 Time: 08:53 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 33626 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 106886 Star Hop From: Alderamin
Cons.: CEP Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 21 39 0 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 57 29 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.7, 7.5, 7.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.8, 0.0 Estimated PA: 130 340 degrees
Seps ("): 12, 20”
PAs (°): 120, 338 degrees
Description/Notes:
A bit of a struggle with a five FOV star hop from Alderamin. There were good markers for most of the way, but one hop required a bit of "faith". This system had B and C of equal brightnesses with one at 9:00 and the other a bit further away at 2:00.
AL#: 24 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2840 AB Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 208095 Time: 11:44 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 33819 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 107930 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CEP Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 21 52 0 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 55 48 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.6, 6.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 18”
PAs (°): 196 degrees
Description/Notes:
For fun
AL#: 25 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2873 AB Date: 1/16/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 209942 Time: 08:17 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 3673 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 108456 Star Hop From: Polaris
Cons.: CEP Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 21 58 2 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 82 52 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.0, 7.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.5 Estimated PA: 250 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 66 degrees
Description/Notes:
I take back anything I said about easy star hops… I had to really pay attention through this part of the sky. The secondary is a bit dimmer and about 6:30 from the primary.
AL#: 30 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 274 AB Date: 1/16/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 15695 Time: 07:45 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 110591 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 11737 Star Hop From: Kaffaljidhma (gamma Cet) Cetus circlet
Cons.: CET Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 02 31 5 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 01 06 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 7.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.1 Estimated PA: 230 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 220 degrees
Description/Notes:
2 fields down and two fields west Kaffaljidhma. Fairly dim but easy to pick up in a fairly sparse field. It is the right most of a wide two. Brighter stars at the top and bottom right of the field. The secondary is about 4:30 to the primary.
AL#: 32 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: SHJ 73 Date: 11/2/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: ν1 Time: 01:05 AM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 31564 Star Hop From: Sirius
Cons.: CMA Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 06 36 4 Transparency (x/5): 3/5
Dec.: - 18 40 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.8, 7.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.6 Estimated PA: 260 degrees
Seps ("): 18”
PAs (°): 264 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy star hop from Sirius. Fairly easy split in spite of the close separation…primary much brighter. Secondary a few mags down and to the lower left, about 2 o'clock
AL#: 33 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: H 5 65 ABCD Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 17 Time: 08:16 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 33248 Star Hop From: M41
Cons.: CMA Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 06 55 0 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 20 24 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.8, 8.7, 9.2, 9.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.9, 0.5, 0.5 Estimated PA: 150, 180, 180 degrees
Seps ("): 43, 49, 128”
PAs (°): 147, 187, 187 degrees
Description/Notes:
One field of view east of M41 when seen. The primary is much brighter than the other three stars of somewhat equal magnitudes. The first two are about the same distance from the primary and the third is about 3x as far away. The brighter of the three is at 6:30 and the two dimmer are in line at 5:30.
AL#: 34 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: S 518 Date: 12/28/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 45016 Time: 09:02 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 151462 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 30469 Star Hop From: Sirius
Cons.: CMA Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 06 24 4 Transparency (x/5): 3/5
Dec.: - 16 13 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.0, 8.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.4 Estimated PA: 95 degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 88 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy star hop from Sirius to Beta CMa and then this guy is the same field of view. I had to move it out of the same FOV to be able to split the narrow pair. The much dimmer secondary is about 8 o'clock from the primary. The bright moon didn't help much.
AL#: 37 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1685 AB Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 111844 Time: 10:24 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 100307 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 62782 Star Hop From:
Cons.: COM Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 12 51 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 19 10 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 7.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.5 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 201 degrees
Description/Notes:
For fun. Easy to find and split.
AL#: 38 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: H 5 38 Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 23 Time: 12:37 AM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 80247 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CRB Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 16 22 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 32 20 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.4, 9.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 3.4 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 31”
PAs (°): 17 degrees
Description/Notes:
Straigt up
AL#: 39 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2578 AB Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 186901 Time: 12:53 AM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 68805 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 97228 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CYG Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 19 45 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 36 05 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.4, 7.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 126 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 40 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2690 A-BC Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 195483 Time: 08:58 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 106196 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 101235 Star Hop From: Epsilon Del
Cons.: DEL Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 20 31 2 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 11 16 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.1, 7.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.3 Estimated PA: 280 degrees
Seps ("): 18”
PAs (°): 255 degrees
Description/Notes:
It is really easy to find, same field as the Epsilon Del in Delphinius' tail. Two stars of equal brightness, fairly close together. The secondary is about 4 o'clock from the primary. This double is dimmer than the one in Hercules. As expected, I can't split the secondary into B & C.
AL#: 43 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2549 ACD Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 184562 Time: 08:31 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 18378 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 96002 Star Hop From: Delta Dra
Cons.: DRA Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 19 31 2 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 63 19 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 8.3, 9.3, 8.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.0, 1.3 Estimated PA: 270, 275 degrees
Seps ("): 28, 55”
PAs (°): 284, 270 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy two fov star hop from Delta Dra in the body of Draco. Dim with two stars of almost equal brightness and a third a bit less. The secondary good distance from the primary at 6 o'clock and the third star is almost in the middle of line between the two brighter stars. It is a bit tough to pick up the third star and I would have probably missed it if I didn't know it was there and that I needed to look for it.
AL#: 46 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: SHJ 70 AB Date: 11/2/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 15 Time: 01:20 AM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 30757 Star Hop From: Mu Gem
Cons.: GEM Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 06 27 8 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 20 47 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.7, 8.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.5 Estimated PA: 190 degrees
Seps ("): 25”
PAs (°): 202 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy one field star hop down from mu GEM. The double Nu Gem is also in the fov. Both stars fairly dim with the secondary clearly separated to the right at about 4 o'clock. Fairly large separation based on other doubles already completed in the program.
AL#: 47 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1090 ABC Date: 11/2/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 58453 Time: 01:37 AM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 96897 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: NEAR HIP 36060 Star Hop From: Del Gem
Cons.: GEM Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 07 26 5 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 18 31 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.2, 9.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.9, 1.3 Estimated PA: 85, 95 degrees
Seps ("): 60, 50”
PAs (°): 99, 79 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy one field down, one field over star hop from delta GEM. Nothing really bright in the area is the only thing that caused any problems at all. Very wide separation between the primary and the other two stars. The two dimmer stars at 7 o'clock are pretty close and hard to differentiate. A lot of staring helps. I did see all the stars in the triple. Hmmm frosted out for the night. Packed up and headed home.
AL#: 48 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: H 5 127 Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 150891 Time: 08:10 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 121816 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 81890 Star Hop From: Rasselhague
Cons.: HER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 16 43 6 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 06 37 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.8, 9.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.2 Estimated PA: 290 degrees
Seps ("): 53”
PAs (°): 294 degrees
Description/Notes:
An easy star hop, about 2 fovs down from Kappa Oph, but the new version of SkySafari kept crashing making finding where to look for the target difficult. The double looks closer to OPH than HER. Fairly wide separation and the stars are close to the same faint magnitude. The secondary is about 4 o'clock from the primary.
AL#: 49 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2280 AB Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 100 Her Time: 08:40 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 85752 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 88818 Star Hop From: Xi Her
Cons.: HER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 18 07 8 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: + 26 06 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.8, 5.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 183 degrees
Description/Notes:
A really long star hop from the arm of Hercules and two FOVs left of Xi Her. Once there the really bright (for this program) double was very easy to split despite the close separation. The primary and secondary are of equal brightness and the secondary is 2 o'clock from the primary.
AL#: 50 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1255 AB Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 73668 Time: 08:40 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 117000 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 42488 Star Hop From: Zeta Hya
Cons.: HYA Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 08 39 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 05 46 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.3 Estimated PA: 40 degrees
Seps ("): 26”
PAs (°): 33 degrees
Description/Notes:
A three FOV star hop from Zeta Hya with some good marker stars along the way Delta Hya is beyond it in the same field. The dimmer secondary is about 10:00 from the primary.
AL#: 55 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1962 Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 139461 Time: 10:31 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 140672 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 76603 Star Hop From:
Cons.: LIB Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 15 38 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 08 47 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.4, 6.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.1 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 12”
PAs (°): 190 degrees
Description/Notes:
Almost equal brightness.
AL#: 56 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: PZ 4 Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: ξ1&2 Time: 11:02 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 78105 Star Hop From:
Cons.: LUP Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 15 56 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 33 58 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.1, 5.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.5 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 10”
PAs (°): 49 degrees
Description/Notes:
Tough star hop to a double with stars of almost equal magnitudes.
AL#: 58 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2470 Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 178849 Time: 08:54 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 67870 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 94043 Star Hop From: Sulafat
Cons.: LYR Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 19 08 8 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 34 46 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.0, 8.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.4 Estimated PA: 265 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 269 degrees
Description/Notes:
Somehow I don't think that STF 4270 and STF 2474 are going to replace the Double-Double on the FNOH viewing list. They are an easy star hop from Sulafat but difficult to split under tonight's conditions. Both pairs have somewhat similar PAs and brightness but 2747 seemed a bit brighter, but more difficult to resolve. From Sulafat find the parallelogram up and to the right...then up past two doubles to this guy. The secondary is on the lower right at 5:30 and about a magnitude dimmer than the primary.
AL#: 59 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2474 AB Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 178911 Time: 08:54 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 67879 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 94076 Star Hop From: Sulafat
Cons.: LYR Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 19 09 1 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 34 36 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.8, 7.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.1 Estimated PA: 260 degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 262 degrees
Description/Notes:
Somehow I don't think that STF 4270 and STF 2474 are going to replace the Double-Double on the FNOH viewing list. They are an easy star hop from Sulafat but difficult to split under tonight's conditions. Both pairs have somewhat similar PAs and brightness but 2747 seemed a bit brighter, but more difficult to resolve. From Sulafat find the parallelogram up and to the right...then up past two doubles to this guy. The secondary is on the lower right at 5:30 and about a magnitude dimmer than the primary.
AL#: 60 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STT 356 AB Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 171485 Time: 08:42 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 47587 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 90954 Star Hop From: Vega
Cons.: LYR Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 18 33 2 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 40 10 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 9.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.9 Estimated PA: 290 degrees
Seps ("): 29”
PAs (°): 302 degrees
Description/Notes:
Sneaky. There's a double that easily split much closer to Vega (below and to the right) but it's not the real target. This double is on the other side (right) of the ep and difficult to split when Vega is in the field. Move Vega off and do some starring and it splits into a dim and dimmer double fairly close together. The secondary is below and to the right of the primary at about 5 o'clock.
AL#: 61 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 914 Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 45380 Time: 08:25 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 133263 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 30675 Star Hop From: Beta Mon
Cons.: MON Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 06 26 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 07 31 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.3, 9.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 3 Estimated PA: 300 degrees
Seps ("): 21”
PAs (°): 299 degrees
Description/Notes:
Interesting. A problem with SkySafari on the tablet. This double shows up in the wrong location. Using "Andy" running Android emulation on the laptop shows it in the right location. SkySafari reported it as a variable and for I while I thought it was below visual. Checking with "Andy" saved the day. Easy to find in the same FOV as Beta Mon as the bottom star in a wide pair. The dimmer secondary is at 2:00.
AL#: 62 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STT 146 Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 46178 Time: 07:31 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 95803 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 31168 Star Hop From: Alhena Gamma Gem
Cons.: MON Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 06 32 4 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 11 40 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.2, 9.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 3.7 Estimated PA: 140 degrees
Seps ("): 30”
PAs (°): 137 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy two field star hop from the bottom of Gemini. It is the closest star to Gemini in a triangle and the secondary is about 6:00 from the much brighter primary.
AL#: 63 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: ENG 59 AB Date: 10/25/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 30 Oph Time: 07:35 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 83262 Star Hop From: ζ Oph - 13 Oph
Cons.: OPH Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 17 01 1 Transparency (x/5): 5/5
Dec.: - 04 13 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.0, 9.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 4.7 Estimated PA: 75 degrees
Seps ("): 100”
PAs (°): 68 degrees
Description/Notes:
It was a 5 fov star hop up from zeta Oph and in the same fov as M10. M10 draws the eye and makes this double harder to see. A huge split, but the secondary is very dim. The secondary at is above and to the left of the primary at 11 o'clock. There is another dim star about 3x away that could be thought to be the secondary…mag 8.7
AL#: 64 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2202 AB Date: 10/16/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 61 Oph Time: 08:28 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 86831 Star Hop From: Gamma OPH
Cons.: OPH Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 17 44 6 Transparency (x/5): 2/5
Dec.: + 02 35 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.1, 6.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.4 Estimated PA: 90 degrees
Seps ("): 21”
PAs (°): 93 degrees
Description/Notes:
Finally an easy one to see and find. It is below and to the right of Gamma Oph in the FOV. Stellarium says the mag 11 glob NGC 6426 is in the FOV but I don't see it. The double is wider than the first four and about equal brightness. The secondary is above and to the left of the primary at about 10:30.
AL#: 65 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: SHJ 49 ABC Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 31764 Time: 08:09 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 94240 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 23161 Star Hop From: Bellatrix
Cons.: ORI Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 04 59 0 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 14 33 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.1, 7.4, 9.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.3, 2.2 Estimated PA: 300, 80 degrees
Seps ("): 39, 54”
PAs (°): 307, 90 degrees
Description/Notes:
Tough star hop because of a pain in the neck. I had to do it 6 times to find this guy. The brighter secondary was about 2:00 and I think the third star is at 10…it is very dim and difficult to see.
AL#: 66 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 627 AB Date: 12/28/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 32040 Time: 08:10 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 112305 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 23287 Star Hop From: Tabit in Orion's Shield
Cons.: ORI Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 05 00 6 Transparency (x/5): 3/5
Dec.: + 03 37 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.6, 7.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.4 Estimated PA: 250 degrees
Seps ("): 21”
PAs (°): 260 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy to find from Tabit and C#67 STF 627. The pair is pretty wide for this program…and easy to split. The secondary is about 2:30 from the primary. Three stars from Pi5 Ori at the bottom of the shield point the way and in the same field of view.
AL#: 67 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: S 463 Date: 12/28/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 32202 Time: 08:23 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 94274 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 23404 Star Hop From: Tabit in Orion's Shield
Cons.: ORI Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 05 01 8 Transparency (x/5): 3/5
Dec.: + 11 23 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.2, 10.1 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.9 Estimated PA: 40 degrees
Seps ("): 32”
PAs (°): 29 degrees
Description/Notes:
A bit tougher to find with the glare from the moon. Follow the arc of the top of Orion's shield to find the way. The very dim secondary is about 9'oclock from the primary. The field has a brighter star on the right and on top.
AL#: 68 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 630 A-BC Date: 12/28/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 32273 Time: 07:56 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 112340 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 23419 Star Hop From: Tabit in Orion's Shield
Cons.: ORI Seeing (x/5): 3/5
RA: 05 02 0 Transparency (x/5): 3/5
Dec.: + 01 37 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.5, 7.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.2 Estimated PA: 45 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 51 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy to find beneath Tabit/Psi3 Orion in the shield. Follow down to the end of the shield and it is in the FOV. The pair makes a fairly bright star so it was easy to find. The secondary is at 9 o'clock to the primary and possibly a magnitude dimmer. As expected only a double and can't resolve BC into a pair. The moon is at first quarter and really lighting up the sky.
AL#: 69 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 688 Date: 1/16/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 34750 Time: 07:27 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 150333 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: NEAR HIP 24773 Star Hop From: Rigel
Cons.: ORI Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 05 19 3 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 10 45 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 7.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.1 Estimated PA: 265 degrees
Seps ("): 11”
PAs (°): 95 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy starhop one field down from Rigel. Good separation with the secondary about 8:30 in the eyepiece. A very wide double is to the right in the field.
AL#: 72 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: BU 1144 A-BC Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: η Time: 08:12 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 112158 Star Hop From: Eta Peg
Cons.: PEG Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 22 43 0 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 30 13 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 3.0, 9.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 6.9 Estimated PA: 335 degrees
Seps ("): 94”
PAs (°): 338 degrees
Description/Notes:
Very easy to find but hard to find the very dim secondary at 3 o'clock. It was pretty far away from the primary, but the difference in magnitude made it difficult.
AL#: 73 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 331 Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: 18537 Time: 08:48 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 23763 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 14043 Star Hop From: Eta Peg
Cons.: PER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 03 00 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 52 21 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.2, 6.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1 Estimated PA: 75 degrees
Seps ("): 12”
PAs (°): 85 degrees
Description/Notes:
This is a really close pair with the secondary at about 6 o'clock. About 2 mags difference between the stars. Almost in the same field as Gamma Per. This is the last one for the night. Things went pretty well and there were no problems to report other than voice to text doesn't work well. Typing with one finger on the tablet is a pain.
AL#: 74 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 519 AB Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 27276 Time: 07:53 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 24554 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 20296? Star Hop From: Adid Borealis Delta Per
Cons.: PER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 04 20 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 50 23 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.9, 9.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.5 Estimated PA: 340 degrees
Seps ("): 18”
PAs (°): 348 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy one field star hop from Mu Per just past a wide double, The primary is a few mag brighter than the very dim secondary at about 4:30. The only problem was making sure it wasn't S 445 AB which was just above it in the eyepiece.
AL#: 75 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: S 445 AB Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 27292 Time: 07:53 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 24556 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 20296? Star Hop From: Adid Borealis Delta Per
Cons.: PER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 04 21 0 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 50 15 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.9 Estimated PA: 330 degrees
Seps ("): 72”
PAs (°): 328 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy one field star hop from Mu Per just past a wide double, The primary is about a mag brighter than the secondary at about 5 o'clock. The only problem was making sure it wasn't STF 519 AB which was just above it in the eyepiece.
AL#: 77 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 307 AB Date: 11/19/2014
HD unless otherwise noted: η Time: 08:42 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: η PER Star Hop From: Eta Per
Cons.: PER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 02 50 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 55 54 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 3.8, 8.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 4.7 Estimated PA: 280 degrees
Seps ("): 31”
PAs (°): 295 degrees
Description/Notes:
It is really easy to find, but tough to split. The primary is much brighter than the secondary and overwhelms it. I can barely make the secondary out at 11 o'clock.
AL#: 87 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: SHJ 247 Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: ν Time: 12:03 AM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 84880 Star Hop From:
Cons.: SER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 17 20 8 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 12 51 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 4.3, 9.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 5.1 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 45”
PAs (°): 25 degrees
Description/Notes:
Hell yes, that was difficult!
AL#: 88 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: HJ 4964 Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 159358 Time: 12:06 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 160653 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 86019 Star Hop From:
Cons.: SER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 17 34 8 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 11 15 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.5, 9.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 4.4 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 55”
PAs (°): 225 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 89 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 2417 AB Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: θ1 Time: 12:14 AM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 92946 Star Hop From:
Cons.: SER Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 18 56 2 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 04 12 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 4.6, 4.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.3 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 22”
PAs (°): 104 degrees
Description/Notes:
Alya… pretty easy once I saw it visually burried in the middle of the Milky Way/
AL#: 90 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: SHJ 263 AB Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 167863 Time: 12:30 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 161278 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 89659 Star Hop From: M17
Cons.: SGR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 18 17 9 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 18 48 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.8, 9.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.5 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 54”
PAs (°): 11 degrees
Description/Notes:
Tough to find with many stars in the area. Same field as #90 SHJ 264
AL#: 91 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: SHJ 264 AB-C Date: 6/6/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 168021 Time: 12:29 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 161304 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HEAR HIP 89659 Star Hop From: M17
Cons.: SGR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 18 18 7 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 18 37 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.9, 7.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.7 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 17”
PAs (°): 51 degrees
Description/Notes:
Tough to find with many stars in the area. Same field as #90 SHJ 263
AL#: 92 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 401 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 21743 Time: 08:04 PM CST 07:02 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 75970 From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 16411 Star Hop From: M45
Cons.: TAU Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 03 31 3 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 27 34 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.6, 6.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.3 Estimated PA: 270 degrees
Seps ("): 11”
PAs (°): 270 degrees
Description/Notes:
This double was fairly high in the east above the Chesterfield light dome, so I gave it a shot. It is about 2 fovs up from M45. It was a bit sneaky since there was a wider and bright double just past it at about 11 o'clock. This guy has stars of almost equal brightness with the secondary at 7 o'clock. Harder to find the second time... the secondary was at 4:30.
AL#: 93 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 239 Date: 2/13/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 14082 Time: 09:02 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 75265 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 10680 Star Hop From: Hamal
Cons.: TRI Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 02 17 4 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 28 45 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.1, 7.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.7 Estimated PA: 210 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 212 degrees
Description/Notes:
A three field star hop from Hamal with good markers along the way. It is in the same FOV as 10 Tri and that makes it pretty easy to find. The secondary is just a bit dimmer at about 7:30.
AL#: 94 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1258 Date: 1/16/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 74010 Time: 07:58 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 42512 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: HIP 42812 Star Hop From: Talitha in front paws of UMa
Cons.: UMA Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 08 43 5 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 48 52 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 7.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.4 Estimated PA: 150 degrees
Seps ("): 10”
PAs (°): 330 degrees
Description/Notes:
Again another easy star hop to a fairly faint double. Both stars are of equal brightness and I'm saying the secondary is at 4 o'clock. There are two stars in the fov and it is the higher of the two.
AL#: 95 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1321 AB Date: 1/16/2015
HD unless otherwise noted: 79210 Time: 08:05 PM CST
SAO unless otherwise noted: 27178 From: Broemmelsiek Park
Stellarium: NEAR HIP 40880 Star Hop From: Theta Uma in from front leg
Cons.: UMA Seeing (x/5): 5/5
RA: 09 14 4 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 52 41 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.8, 7.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.1 Estimated PA: 90 degrees
Seps ("): 17”
PAs (°): 97 degrees
Description/Notes:
Sounds like a broken record…again another easy star hoip to a fairly faint double. Both stars are of equal brightness and I'm saying the secondary is at 6:30 to the primary.
AL#: 97 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1616 AB Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 106423 Time: 10:16 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 119282 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 59687 Star Hop From: Denebola
Cons.: VIR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 12 14 5 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: + 08 47 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.6, 9.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.1 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 23”
PAs (°): 296 degrees
Description/Notes:
Five star fields east of Denebola. Easier to find than to split
AL#: 98 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1627 Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 106976 Time: 10:00 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 138704 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 59983 Star Hop From:
Cons.: VIR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 12 18 2 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 03 57 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.6, 6.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.3 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 21”
PAs (°): 197 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 99 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1677 Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 110886 Time: 10:10 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 138952 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 62234 Star Hop From:
Cons.: VIR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 12 45 3 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 03 53 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.1 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 348 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy to find and to split.
AL#: 99 Observed? yes
WDS Designation: STF 1677 Date: 6/5/2016
HD unless otherwise noted: 110886 Time: 10:10 PM CDT
SAO unless otherwise noted: 138952 From: Danville CA
Stellarium: HIP 62234 Star Hop From:
Cons.: VIR Seeing (x/5): 4/5
RA: 12 45 3 Transparency (x/5): 4/5
Dec.: - 03 53 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.1 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 348 degrees
Description/Notes:
Easy to find and to split.
I need to work on the ones below.
AL#: 3 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 2985 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 218739 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 52754 From:
Stellarium: HIP 114385 Star Hop From:
Cons.: AND Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 23 10 0 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 47 58 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.2, 8.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 256 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 13 Observed?
WDS Designation: STT 54 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 21476 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: HIP 16459 From:
Stellarium: HIP 16459 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CAM Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 03 32 0 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 67 35 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.7, 9.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.3 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 22”
PAs (°): 1 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 14 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 396 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 21769 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 24093 From:
Stellarium: HIP 16587 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CAM Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 03 33 5 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 58 46 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.4, 7.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.3 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 20”
PAs (°): 245 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 17 Observed?
WDS Designation: S 763 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 198063 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 163895 From:
Stellarium: HIP 102685 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CAP Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 20 48 4 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 18 12 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.2, 7.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 16”
PAs (°): 293 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 26 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 1968 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 2394 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 147286 From:
Stellarium: HIP 2189 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CET Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 00 27 7 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 16 25 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 10.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.7 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 36”
PAs (°): 234 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 27 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 39 AB-C Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 3125 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 128831 From:
Stellarium: HIP 2713 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CET Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 00 34 5 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 04 33 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.1, 8.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.6 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 17”
PAs (°): 44 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 28 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 2052 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 9336 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 147861 From:
Stellarium: HIP 7108 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CET Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 01 31 6 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 19 01 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.9, 7.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 81”
PAs (°): 114 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 29 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 231 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 66 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 10305 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CET Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 02 12 8 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 02 24 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.7, 7.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 17”
PAs (°): 235 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 31 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 3511 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 16263 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 167903 From:
Stellarium: HIP 12105 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CET Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 02 36 0 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 21 24 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.2, 8.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.5 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 99 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 35 Observed?
WDS Designation: BUP 111 AB & ARN 2 C Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: ψ1 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 40023 Star Hop From:
Cons.: CNC Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 08 10 2 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 25 51 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.6, 9.3, 8.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.7, 0.5 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 82, 189”
PAs (°): 46, 22 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 36 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 1657 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 24 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 61418 Star Hop From:
Cons.: COM Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 12 35 1 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 18 23 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.1, 6.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 20”
PAs (°): 270 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 41 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 2273 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 164984 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 17717 From:
Stellarium: HIP 88062 Star Hop From:
Cons.: DRA Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 17 59 2 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 64 09 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 7.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.3 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 21”
PAs (°): 283 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 44 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 576 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 29482 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 149776 From:
Stellarium: HIP 21578 Star Hop From:
Cons.: ERI Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 04 38 0 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 13 02 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 7.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 12”
PAs (°): 172 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 45 Observed?
WDS Designation: BU 1236 AC Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 29674 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 169640 From:
Stellarium: HIP 21704 Star Hop From:
Cons.: ERI Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 04 39 6 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 21 15 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 9.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.7 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 40”
PAs (°): 314 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 51 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 1347 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 81029 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 117641 From:
Stellarium: HIP 46029 Star Hop From:
Cons.: HYA Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 09 23 3 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 03 30 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 22”
PAs (°): 314 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 52 Observed?
WDS Designation: SHJ 110 AC Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 87344 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 155704 From:
Stellarium: HIP 49321 Star Hop From:
Cons.: HYA Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 10 04 0 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 18 06 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.2, 7.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 21”
PAs (°): 274 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 53 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 4305 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 89694 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 178706 From:
Stellarium: HIP 50638 Star Hop From:
Cons.: HYA Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 10 20 6 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 23 38 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.7, 9.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 17”
PAs (°): 216 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 54 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 1735 ABD Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 210405 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 51698 From:
Stellarium: HIP 109354 Star Hop From:
Cons.: LAC Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 22 09 3 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 44 51 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.7, 9.7, 6.8 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 3.0, 2.9 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 27, 109”
PAs (°): 110, 286 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 57 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 1065 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 20 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 35731 Star Hop From:
Cons.: LYN Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 07 22 3 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 50 09 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.5, 7.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 255 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 70 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 855 ABC Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 42111 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 113507 From:
Stellarium: HIP 29151 Star Hop From:
Cons.: ORI Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 06 09 0 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 02 30 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.7, 6.7, 9.7 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.0, 3.0 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 29, 118”
PAs (°): 114, 107 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 71 Observed?
WDS Designation: HO 465 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 207147 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 89978 From:
Stellarium: HIP 107512 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PEG Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 21 46 5 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 22 10 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.2, 9.2 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 45”
PAs (°): 247 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 76 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 533 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 27770 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 57211 From:
Stellarium: HIP 20570 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PER Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 04 24 4 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 34 19 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.5 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 20”
PAs (°): 62 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 78 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 90 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 77 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 5141 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PSC Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 01 05 8 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 04 55 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.4, 7.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.9 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 33”
PAs (°): 84 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 79 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 100 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: ζ Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 5737 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PSC Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 01 13 7 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 07 35 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.2, 6.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.1 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 23”
PAs (°): 63 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 80 Observed?
WDS Designation: S 398 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 8949 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 109907 From:
Stellarium: HIP 6868 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PSC Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 01 28 4 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 07 58 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.3, 8.0 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.7 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 69”
PAs (°): 100 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 81 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 136 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 100 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 92521 From:
Stellarium: HIP 7364 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PSC Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 01 34 9 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 12 34 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.3, 8.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 15”
PAs (°): 77 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 82 Observed?
WDS Designation: H N 19 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: n / 60584 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 174020 From:
Stellarium: HIP 36817 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PUP Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 07 34 3 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 23 28 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 5.8, 5.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.1 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 10”
PAs (°): 117 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 83 Observed?
WDS Designation: H 3 27 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: κ1 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: From:
Stellarium: HIP 37229 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PUP Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 07 38 8 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 26 48 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 4.4, 4.6 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.2 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 10”
PAs (°): 317 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 84 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 4046 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 67243 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 198791 From:
Stellarium: HIP 39617 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PUP Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 08 05 7 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 33 34 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.3, 8.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 2.1 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 22”
PAs (°): 88 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 85 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 4166 A-BC Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 77737 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 199924 From:
Stellarium: HIP 44442 Star Hop From:
Cons.: PYX Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 09 03 3 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 33 36 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.1, 7.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.8 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 14”
PAs (°): 153 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 86 Observed?
WDS Designation: HJ 1992 Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 3622 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 166446 From:
Stellarium: HIP 3064 Star Hop From:
Cons.: SCL Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 00 38 9 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: - 25 36 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 7.8, 8.9 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 1.1 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 46”
PAs (°): 248 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 96 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 1415 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 88849 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: 7099 From:
Stellarium: HIP 50433 Star Hop From:
Cons.: UMA Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 10 17 8 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 71 04 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.7, 7.3 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.6 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 17”
PAs (°): 167 degrees
Description/Notes:
AL#: 100 Observed?
WDS Designation: STF 2769 AB Date: 12:00:00 AM
HD unless otherwise noted: 201671 Time:
SAO unless otherwise noted: x89505 From:
Stellarium: HIP 104539 Star Hop From:
Cons.: VUL Seeing (x/5): 0/5
RA: 21 10 5 Transparency (x/5): 0/5
Dec.: + 22 27 Binoculars: Barska 30x80s
Magnitudes: 6.7, 7.4 Mount: Parallelogram
∆m: 0.7 Estimated PA: 0 degrees
Seps ("): 18”
PAs (°): 300 degrees
Description/Notes:
Date Location Weather Crisis of the evening
10/16/2014 Brommelsiek Temp in the mid 50s, started clear and clouds rolled in Clouds and finding objects in Stellarium/Sky Safari
10/25/2014 Danville Clear with temp in the mid 40s Crashing SkySafari after Google updated it that afternoon
11/2/2014 Brommelsiek Cold (low 30s) and clear The binos frosted over after only three doubles.
11/19/2014 Brommelsiek Cold (mid 20s) and clear Temperature and initial pointing problems with 30x80s
12/28/2014 Brommelsiek Cold (mid 20s) and clear, bright moon The "finder" binos worked well until they frosted over
The Advanced Program Measurement Plots:
The Advanced Program Measurement Plots:
To demonstrate the basics of double star measurements, you’ll create plots using three objects from the observing list. Using the magnitude, separation, and position angle measurements from the WDS database provided, translate what you observe in the night sky onto paper. Plot the relationships of the stars in three objects you select from the list. (See example below.) All the information you need for these layouts is provided in the WDS measurements that accompany each object. Two of the plots must be of objects you’ve personally observed. The third drawing must be of a multiple (three or more stars) from the list, whether or not you have observed it.
Your plots will place the primary star and each component star in its proper position relative to each other and relative to its position in the sky. Label each plot using the appropriate discoverer code, and identify each star using its capital letter identifier. Use dots of varying sizes to show differences in magnitude. Separations (distances) between stars are labeled in seconds of arc (“). Position angles are labeled in degrees with 0° (North) at the top and progressing West in a counterclockwise manner.
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