General information
Double Star H I 12 has the magnitude of 5 and is placed in Serpens constellation. The double star's apparent sizes are 4 angular seconds.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, double star is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.
Information for observations
Tonight, 2024-05-12, double star H I 12 will be visible all night. At 22:27 the object will be placed at east, 10° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:30 when fade from view as dawn breaks south. Maximum elevation, 50° above horizon, will be reached at 03:32, when double star will be placed at south.
H I 12 on the sky map
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Object type | Double Star |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Serpens |
Magnitude | 5 |
Apparent size | 4" |
Right ascension | 18h 27m 13s |
Declination | 0° 11′ 46″ |
Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
H VI 2 | Double Star | 3.96 |
H II 4* | Double Star | 4.22 |
H VI 14 | Double Star | 3.34 |
H IV 6 | Double Star | 4.59 |