Stargate (asterism)

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Stargate Cluster
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Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCorvus
Right ascension12h 35m 59s[1]
Declination−12° 03′ 09″
Apparent magnitude (V)6.61 to 11.56 [2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsSTF 1659
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

The Stargate Asterism or Stargate Cluster is an asterism in the constellation Corvus consisting of 6 stars, also known as STF 1659. The stars form vertices of two nested triangles, resembling a portal device featured in the Buck Rogers science fiction TV series.

Star[2] Tycho id Hipparcos id Magnitude Distance (ly) Spectral Type
A 5530-02065-1 61466 7.92 354 G0
B 5530-02062-1 61465 8.34 285
C 5531-01564-1 None 11.46 Unknown
D 5531-01190-1 None 9.91 Unknown
E 5530-02063-1 61449 6.69 486 G5
F 5531-01561-1 61486 6.61 402 F0

Gallery[]

  • Amateur astronomer photo of the Stargate asterism by Mark Johnston

See also[]

References[]

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