23 21
Cyg
☀6.5mag
Ø 45' / 45'

Gingerbread Heart

< A relatively indistinct and challenging object in the shape of a heart is located just under two degrees to the south-southwest of ε Cyg (Gienah Cygni). An asterism about ¾ degree in size consists of stars ranging from the sixth to the ninth magnitude. It's difficult to count them as they are situated in a rich region. The southern edge is missing, making it gingerbread-like, as if someone took a bite!

VIC: I dedicate this asterism to Maggie. She searched for a heart in the sky for so long, and I found it for her once. The heart is not entirely perfect, but after all, it's made of gingerbread! If we look at it when the Swan is setting, it might even remind us of the rear end...

10x50: ★★☆☆☆
15x70: ★★☆☆☆
25x100: ★★☆☆☆