Stargate (asterism)

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

The Stargate Asterism or Stargate Cluster is an asterism in the constellation Corvus consisting of six stars, also known as STF 1659.

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

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  Amateur astronomer photo of the Stargate asterism by Mark Johnston

See also

• Lists of stars

References

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