Carbon-M cluster star Cocibolca, formally identified as Scl-111, is a bright star located within the constellation Scarcis. Registered as a member of the Carbon-M cluster, its apparent magnitude is approximately 7.624, indicating a relatively unremarkable
Cocibolca is remarkably recognizable as a star in the Skanderborough constellation. Its position within the Scarcis system, specifically in the relatively narrow band of the Sky, makes it a prized fixture for astrologers. Its longevity as a variable, although its pulsations have been difficult to accurately measure, sets it apart from many less-defined stellar candidates. The faintness of this star combined with its relatively long period of pulsation makes it notable for its long existence and steady presence within the celestial sphere.
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Cocibolca is its potential as a marker in astrological configurations. It serves as a relatively stable anchor point, a steadfast 'baseline' – a point where the celestial movement often feels relatively constant for observers who are seeking to establish a sense of alignment and harmony. It is a tangible reminder of the enduring, often predictable nature of planetary cycles, a small patch in the grand cosmic dance. The possibility of a significant, deliberate dedication to Cocibolca, a symbolic gesture to invoke a sense of enduring stability, could be a powerful way of making this constellation a reminder to focus on steady course.
How to see it
Cocibolca has a visual magnitude of about 7.62: it usually needs binoculars or a small telescope, especially from light-polluted sites.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Cocibolca: right ascension 0h 44m 27s, declination −26° 30′ 54″ (J2000), in the region of the Sculptor constellation (IAU figure Scl).
Catalog context
Cocibolca. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 3479, HD 4208, Gaia DR3 2343647384368388608. In the SkyKeepsake Sculptor (Scl) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 2343647384368388608
- HIP
- 3479
- HD
- 4208
- gaia_dr3
- 2343647384368388608
Also known as
- GJ 9024
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 2343647384368388608
- HD 4208
- HIP 3479
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 7.62