Brocchi's Cluster
Brocchi's Cluster is a asterism of 10 stars. Six of the stars appear in an row, across 1.3° of the night sky. The cluster is in the south of the constellation Vulpecula, near the constellation Sagitta. Its nickname is the Coathanger. Wikipedia
Jul 9, 2023 · Most people call it the Coathanger cluster. Two other names are Brocchi's cluster and Collinder 399. The Coathanger is a tiny asterism, or ...
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Aug 3, 2021 · The Coathanger asterism forms part of Brocchi's Cluster in the constellation of Vulpecula. Follow our guide and find out how to see it.
From Mountain View , Brocchi's Cluster is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:13 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 67° above the south-eastern horizon before ...